CDL-A Dry Van Driver

Rouse Trucking; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid orientation

Detention & holiday pay

Job summary

Rouse Trucking in New Orleans, LA is seeking CDL-A drivers for regional no-touch freight with a dependable weekly home time. You will haul on established regional lanes and benefit from scheduled dispatch support and modern equipment.

Expect a home weekly rhythm with late-model Kenworth trucks, Smart Idle, and a structured maintenance program. This role emphasizes steady freight demand, safety, and reliable miles across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL-A license.
• Minimum 6 months of recent tractor-trailer experience.
• Current DOT medical card.
• Clear FMCSA Clearinghouse record.

Responsibilities

• Haul regional no-touch freight on established lanes.
• Maintain a dependable weekly home time schedule.
• Coordinate with dispatch to optimize trips and loads.
• Operate late-model Kenworth T680 automatics with Smart Idle.
• Complete pre/post-trip inspections and keep equipment up to standards.

Skills

CDL-A

No-touch freight

Tools

Kenworth T680

Smart Idle

Job description

• Pay: $1,315-$1,515 per week
• Freight: Regional no-touch drop & hook freight
• Home Time: Home weekly
• Location: New Orleans, LA 70112

Regional freight continuity helps support dependable weekly miles, while organized operational support keeps CDL-A drivers moving across established regional lanes.

• Regional no-touch freight
• 85-90% drop & hook loads
• Late-model Kenworth T680 automatics
• Home weekly schedule

This regional position is built around established customer freight and dependable lane planning that helps create a productive workweek. Drivers benefit from steady freight demand, practical scheduling, and weekly home time while operating throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic.

Freight & Scheduling

You’ll haul regional no-touch freight with 85-90% drop & hook loads on established customer lanes. Consistent freight demand helps support reliable dispatch planning, allowing drivers to maintain productive weekly miles with fewer interruptions between loads.

Organized operational support also helps keep freight moving efficiently throughout the workweek. Familiar regional lanes and dependable customer freight create a more predictable driving routine while reducing unnecessary downtime.

• 30+ terminal locations nationwide
• Truck wash, laundry, and fitness access
• Equipment support while on the road

Driver Equipment

You’ll operate a late-model Kenworth T680 automatic equipped with Smart Idle, a 1500-watt inverter, double bunks, and driver-focused features designed for regional driving. Every truck follows a scheduled six-month maintenance program to help reduce downtime and keep equipment ready for the road.

Drivers also have access to terminal locations for trip planning, truck wash services, laundry facilities, fitness centers, and equipment support while traveling regional routes.

Home weekly scheduling provides a dependable routine, making it easier to balance time on the road with regular time at home while continuing to run established regional freight.

Benefits

• United Healthcare after 60 days
• 401(k) with company match after 90 days
• 3-day paid orientation with travel, hotel, and transportation provided
• Detention, layover, and holiday pay

Driver Qualifications

• Valid CDL-A
• Minimum 6 months of recent tractor-trailer experience
• Current DOT medical card
• Clear FMCSA Clearinghouse record

We are committed to building a diverse team of professional drivers and logistics staff.