CDL-A Dedicated Driver - Home Daily - Trainees Welcome

Blue Ridge Haulers; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ridge Haulers is seeking a CDL-A Dedicated Driver for a Home Daily overnight route. Trainees welcome with minimal experience, and the operation features no-touch freight, consistent loads, and weekend/holiday work. Earns weekly pay, with overtime potential and performance incentives.

This position focuses on staying local to the Kansas City area and returning home daily. You'll start with training hours and a ramp-up period; after training, you’ll drive primarily overnight, with a 34-hour

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid Class A CDL.
• Minimum 120 hours from an accredited truck driving school.
• CDL-A trainees with less than 6 months of recent driving experience are welcome.
• Solid employment history without major unemployment gaps.
• Acceptable MVR and driving record required.
• Must pass a DOT-compliant pre-employment drug test.
• Must meet all applicable driver qualification and hiring requirements.
• Must be available for required schedules, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate overnight dedicated grocery routes with no-touch freight.
• Live unloads with occasional drop-and-hook.
• Work six days per week with a 34-hour reset weekly.

Skills

No-touch freight

OT and bonuses

Education

CDL-A license

Job description

CDL-A Dedicated Driver - Home Daily - Trainees Welcome
Job Type: Driving

Home Daily Dedicated CDL-A Position

For drivers who want to get home every day, this dedicated grocery operation offers consistent no-touch freight and accepts qualified CDL-A trainees.

HOME DAILY - NIGHT SHIFT

This is an overnight operation with weekend and holiday work required. Drivers work six-day weeks and take a 34-hour reset as the weekly day off.

EARNINGS AFTER TRAINING

• $1,100-$1,200 average weekly earnings
• Starting rate of $0.49 per mile with scheduled experience increases
• $25 for loads under 50 miles
• $20 for qualifying loads under 110 miles
• $10 first stop and $15 each additional stop
• Performance and safety bonus opportunity

Training lasts approximately 3-5 weeks and includes 200-250 behind-the-wheel hours. Kansas trainee pay is $650 per week. Orientation is no more than two days, with $300 paid upon hire.

NO-TOUCH GROCERY FREIGHT

• Dry and refrigerated freight
• Mostly live unloads with occasional drop-and-hook
• Overnight driving

BENEFITS AFTER 30 DAYS

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Life and disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 120 hours from an accredited truck driving school
• CDL-A trainees with less than 6 months of recent driving experience are welcome
• Solid employment history without major unemployment gaps
• Acceptable MVR and driving record required
• Must pass a DOT-compliant pre-employment drug test
• Must meet all applicable driver qualification and hiring requirements
• Must be available for required schedules, weekends and holidays