CDL-A Dry Van Driver

J Rose Enterprises; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid vacation & holidays

Full benefits package

Take-home truck privileges

Job summary

J Rose Enterprises in California is hiring experienced Class A CDL drivers for our Southwest regional fleet. This position offers consistent mileage, predictable weekly home time, and steady dry van freight on well-supported lanes.

Home weekly for resets (5–5.5 days out), 34–48 hour resets at home, 100% no-touch dry van freight with some drop-and-hook. Comprehensive benefits, take-home truck privileges, and a strong support system are provided.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL required.
• Minimum of 6 months of verifiable Class A tractor-trailer driving experience.
• Recent activity: verifiable commercial driving activity within the last 90 days.
• Must meet DOT safety, background, and drug/alcohol screening requirements.
• SAP drivers welcome if step 6 is complete.

Responsibilities

• Operate regional Southwest routes with dry van freight.
• Maintain high on-time delivery and safety standards.
• Utilize drop-and-hook and minimal live loading/unloading where possible.

Skills

CDL Class A

6 months experience

Job description

We are currently hiring experienced Class A CDL drivers residing across California for our Southwest regional fleet. This position offers consistent mileage, predictable weekly home time, and steady dry van freight on well-supported lanes. We treat our drivers with the utmost respect and provide the competitive pay, modern equipment, and operational support you need to succeed.

Pay & Compensation

• Weekly Earnings: $1,200 – $1,500 average weekly pay
• Mileage Pay: Competitive cents-per-mile (CPM) rates paid on all miles (loaded and empty)
• Supplemental Pay: Detention and breakdown pay at $20.00 per hour
• Classification: Full-time, W2 position with steady year-round freight

Schedule & Home Time

• Home Time: Home weekly for your reset (typically 5 to 5.5 days out on the road)
• Reset Duration: Reliable 34 to 48-hour reset at home
• Operating Area: Regional routes running primarily throughout the Southwestern states

Freight & Equipment

• Freight Type: Dry van, 100% no-touch freight
• Operation: High-efficiency drop-and-hook (approximately 70%), with remaining loads being live load/unload
• Equipment: Newer, well-maintained Kenworth, Freightliner, and International models
• Convenience: Take-home truck privileges allowed during your weekly home time

Additional Benefits

• Retirement: Up to a $2,000 401(k) match available
• Time Off: Paid vacation and 8 paid holidays per year
• Insurance: Full benefits package including comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans

Minimum Requirements

• License: Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Experience: Minimum of 6 months of verifiable Class A tractor-trailer driving experience
• Recent Activity: Must have verifiable commercial driving activity within the last 90 days
• Safety & Background: Must meet standard Department of Transportation (DOT) safety, background, and drug/alcohol screening requirements. Prior safety infractions, accidents, or criminal history are reviewed on a case-by-case basis in compliance with applicable local laws.
• SAP Drivers welcome if step 6 is complete.