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CDL-A Truck Driver
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What they do
A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.
$37,572 / year median in Texas
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Over the Road Class A CDL Truck Driver 4 Weeks Paid Vacation & Free Health Insurance Continental Express is seeking experienced (at least 8 months of recent tractor-trailer driving experience) CDL-A truck drivers to join our OTR fleet in Fort Worth, Texas. We are a family-owned carrier with over 42 years of industry experience and a 2026 Best Fleet to Drive For. Here's the Job We've got the freight and steady miles; you've got the experience on the road. Here's what you can expect from us: Primarily South/Southeast and Midwest regional runs (NO New York) Average 2500 - 3000 miles a week Home every other week for 48 hours 100% NO-touch refrigerated freight
No forced dispatch What You'll Get Paid $0.68 - $0.72 cents per mile Daily per-diem for every night spent in the truck Sign-on bonus of $2,000 Weekly direct deposit +$0.03CPM in bonuses up for grabs (fuel bonus, safety bonus, employment bonus) Earn Even More as a
Trainer:
up to $900 extra a week - train as much or little as you like! Worthwhile Benefits 4 WEEKS of PAID vacation - 1 week paid every 90 days FREE driver medical insurance (+ Vision & Dental plans) Home Weekly for at least a 34-hour reset Company-matched 401k Life Insurance Pet and Rider Policies What You'll Drive New (2026 5th Generation Freightliner Cascadias) & well-maintained equipment EZ Pass & Pre-Pass Company-issued iPad with built in GPS The Bottom Line Trucking isn't easy on drivers or their families—our decades in the industry have certainly proved that. We're offering steady miles, well-kept equipment, a $0.68CPM starting wage, weekly home time, and a reliable team ready to help you meet your goals.
Job Requirements:
A valid CDL-A license and at least is 8 months of tractor-trailer driving experience is required.
Wage Range:
0.68 - 0.72 per mile
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Bonuses/Stipends
- Health Insurance