CDL-A Dedicated Driver

Hwy Express; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 3,312,000 - 3,786,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) and profit sharing

Paid vacation

Life insurance

Job summary

Highway Express in Rome, GA is seeking a CDL-A driver for dedicated regional routes. Expect 100% driver unload, weekly pay between $1,400 and $1,600, and weekend home time with Fridays or Saturdays off.

The position offers steady freight movement on established lanes, with newer automatic Freightliner Cascadia tractors and comprehensive benefit programs. Home time is typically every weekend, with routes returning to the same network.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL required.
• Minimum three months of recent local or regional tractor-trailer experience within the past year.
• Experience operating equipment with a 40-foot or longer trailer may be required.
• Drivers must meet DOT regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Transport freight on dedicated regional lanes.
• Maintain consistent weekly routes with weekend home time.
• Unload not required for drivers if applicable (0).
• Ensure safety and compliance on all routes.

Skills

CDL-A

Local/Regional experience

DOT compliance

Job description

Pay: $1,400 to $1,600 per week | Home Time: Every Weekend
Freight: Dedicated Dry Van | 100% Driver Unload | Location: Rome, GA 30161

• Established freight movement across dedicated regional lanes
• Dependable weekend scheduling with Friday or Saturday home time
• $250 unload pay per load
• Automatic Freightliner Cascadia tractors under three years old

Steady freight movement across an established customer network gives CDL-A drivers a dependable weekly schedule with planned weekend home time. This dedicated account combines consistent regional routes with defined freight assignments and weekly pay of $1,400 to $1,600.

Drivers service the same customer network across the Southeast, with occasional Midwest deliveries. Routes are planned to return drivers home each weekend, typically Friday or Saturday. Staying within the same customer network provides a familiar freight setup and dependable weekly schedule.

Freight & Delivery Structure

Freight is 100% driver unload using roller carts.

• $250 unload compensation per load
• Dedicated scheduling with consistent weekly routes
• Southeast deliveries with occasional Midwest freight

Drivers remain with the same dedicated customer network rather than moving between unrelated freight.

Pay Structure

Weekly pay is $1,400 to $1,600, including CPM and $250 per-load unload pay. Drivers also receive mileage, stop, and detention pay as applicable. Company-paid orientation is provided upon successful onboarding.

Fleet Information

• Freightliner Cascadia tractors with automatic transmission
• Equipment maintained under three years old
• Take truck home permitted
• Assigned dry van trailers
• EZ Pass and PrePass provided

Tractors are assigned to drivers for a familiar equipment setup from week to week.

Benefit Programs

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options
• 401(k) and profit sharing
• Paid vacation
• Life insurance

Minimum Requirements

Valid Class A CDL required. Minimum three months of recent local or regional tractor-trailer experience within the past year. Experience operating equipment with a 40-foot or longer trailer required. Drivers must meet DOT regulatory standards.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Highway Express provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.