- Salary
- $88k – $109k/yr
- Location
- Lawrence, KS
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Transportation
- Experience
- 22+ years
- Source
- Breezy HR
Description
Regional CDL-A Target Dry Van Hauler – Topeka, KS Terminal
Terminal & Route Setup
- Base Yard: Working out of our Topeka, KS hub, hauling retail loads in dry vans exclusively for Target.
- Freight Details: Completely no-touch cargo with drop-and-hook setups, pulling 53-foot dry vans using day cabs and sleepers.
Pay Scale & Weekly Earnings
- Take-Home Pay: Weekly earnings average between $1,685 and $1,815, working out to $87,700 to $94,500 a year (and top earners clear over $108,560 annually).
- Extras & Bonuses: Comes with a $50 weekly safety and performance bonus, plus a quarterly retention bump of $0.02 CPM starting November 1, 2026, adding an extra $2,000 to $3,300 a year.
Schedules & Home Time
- Peak Season Rhythm: Expect 2 to 3 layovers a week during peak (runs are out about 28 hours per layover). Schedules are either Thursday–Tuesday or Tuesday–Sunday, rolling out at 10:00 AM.
- Regular Routine: Once peak season wraps up in January, you transition to steady weekly home time with 2 fixed days off.
Driver Standards & Qualifications
- Core Requirements: Must be at least 22 years old with a minimum of 9 months of tractor-trailer seat time within the last 3 years.
- Clean Record: No more than 3 moving violations in the past 3 years and a maximum of 1 DOT-recordable preventable accident in that same window.
Benefits & Company Perks
- Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision kick in within 30 days, plus free virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts, and disability protection.
- Time Off & 401(k): Paid days off, holiday pay, 80 hours of vacation after your first year, and a 401(k) with a 50% match up to 6%.
- Additional Extras: Wellness programs and tuition assistance.