CDL Driver

🧾 Job Description

Industry: Transportation / Trucking & Logistics
Locations: Memphis, Tennessee / Fontana, California
Start Date: First week of October
Employment: Fall/Winter seasonal hiring with potential for long-term employment based on performance

🔧 Position Details

Role: CDL Class A Driver

Available Opportunities

• Team CDL Driver – Cross-country routes
• Local CDL Driver – Routes within approximately a 500-mile radius

Pay Rate

• Team CDL Drivers: $0.60 per mile per truck / $0.30 per mile per driver
• Local CDL Drivers: $25–$27 per hour, depending on terminal

🚛 Driving Responsibilities

• Operate tractor-trailers with 53-foot dry van trailers
• Team Drivers operate cross-country routes as part of a two-driver team
• Local Drivers operate routes within approximately a 500-mile radius
• Perform safe pickup, transport, and delivery of freight
• Conduct required vehicle inspections before and after trips
• Follow DOT regulations and company safety procedures
• Maintain required driving records and documentation
• Communicate effectively with dispatch and transportation teams

✈️ Relocation & Travel

• Airfare or travel arrangements may be covered when applicable
• Optional housing may be available near Memphis
• Candidates are responsible for applicable room rental costs
• Team Drivers typically stay in the truck while traveling
• Transportation to the work terminal is not provided

📋 Job Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of CDL driving experience required
• Valid CDL Class A required
• CDL must have no disqualifying restrictions; automatic transmission restriction is accepted
• Must be able to speak and understand English
• Experience operating 53-foot dry van trailers required or strongly preferred
• Team Drivers must be comfortable with cross-country team driving
• Local Drivers must be comfortable driving routes within approximately 500 miles
• Mexican binational CDL may be considered with additional required insurance documentation
• Strong safety record required
• Must comply with DOT driving and safety regulations

🧪 Pre-Employment Requirements

• DOT 10-panel drug test required before starting
• Drug test must be completed through the authorized process
• Random drug testing may be required during employment through the DOT Clearinghouse