CDL A OTR Truck Driver - Southwest - No Touch - $1,601/Wk

The Employee Connect; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The Employee Connect is seeking CDL-A drivers for a dedicated building-products account, offering consistent miles and predictable home time. Freight on this fleet is dry van, no-touch, running the Southwest-Central corridor from TX to OK and into the Southeast, with travel through listed states.

Home time comes every two weeks, providing a clear, repeatable schedule while you run the miles that drive the paycheck.

Qualifications

• A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License is required, along with a minimum of 3 months of verifiable CDL-A driving experience.
• You must meet all Department of Transportation qualification requirements and hold a current DOT medical certification.
• Acceptable motor vehicle record and safety history are required. You must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and comply with all federal testing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Class A tractor-trailer safely and legally at all times, completing pre-trip and post-trip inspections, monitoring hours of service, and keeping logs accurate and current in accordance with federal regulations and company policy.
• Transport freight on schedule across the Southwest-Central corridor from TX to OK and into the Southeast, with travel through listed states, planning fuel and rest stops sensibly, and communicating with your fleet manager when delays occur.
• All freight is no-touch and drivers average 2,200 miles a week.
• Chains may be required during winter months depending on the lane.
• Verify load counts, seals, and paperwork at pickup and delivery, secure freight correctly, and complete BOLs and delivery documentation accurately.
• Represent the client professionally at customer locations, maintain equipment, and report mechanical issues promptly.

Job description

CDL A OTR Truck Driver - Southwest - No Touch - $1,601/Wk

Location: Dallas, Texas

Average Earnings: $1,601 per week — approximately $83,267 annualized

Position Overview

Our client is hiring CDL-A drivers for a dedicated building-products account offering consistent miles and predictable home time. Freight on this fleet is dry van, no-touch, running the Southwest-Central corridor from TX to OK and into the Southeast, with travel through MI, ND, SD, NE, MS, MO, TN, PA, NJ, KY, KS, IL, IN, VA, WV, NC, SC, GA, OH, FL and AL.

Home time comes every two weeks, giving you a clear, repeatable schedule you can plan your life around while still running the miles that make the paycheck. Average earnings on this account run $1,601 per week, approximately $83,267 annualized.

Key Responsibilities

• You will operate a Class A tractor-trailer safely and legally at all times, completing pre-trip and post-trip inspections, monitoring your hours of service, and keeping your logs accurate and current in accordance with federal regulations and company policy.


• You will transport freight on schedule across the Southwest-Central corridor from TX to OK and into the Southeast, with travel through MI, ND, SD, NE, MS, MO, TN, PA, NJ, KY, KS, IL, IN, VA, WV, NC, SC, GA, OH, FL and AL, following assigned routes, planning fuel and rest stops sensibly, and communicating proactively with your fleet manager when weather, traffic, or a customer delay puts a delivery window at risk.


• All freight is no-touch and drivers average 2,200 miles a week.


• Chains may be required during winter months depending on the lane.


• You will verify load counts, seals, and paperwork at pickup and delivery, secure freight correctly for transit, and complete bills of lading and delivery documentation accurately so the customer's records and yours agree.


• You will represent our client professionally at every customer location, maintain the condition and cleanliness of your assigned equipment, and report mechanical issues promptly so they are addressed before they become a breakdown.

Requirements

• A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License is required, along with a minimum of 3 months of verifiable CDL-A driving experience. You must meet all Department of Transportation qualification requirements and hold a current DOT medical certification.


• An acceptable motor vehicle record and safety history are required. You must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and comply with all federal testing requirements throughout your employment.


• Hiring within 50 miles of Dallas and Hutchins TX, Muskogee OK, Crossett AR, Monticello MS, Pennington AL, and Atlanta and Rincon GA. Park at home or a secure location nearby.


• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must meet all Department of Transportation qualification requirements, including a current DOT medical certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior dedicated account experience is preferred, particularly on fleets with consistent, repeating routes where familiarity with the lane and the customer builds real efficiency.


• A clean safety record, consistent on-time performance, and a track record of steady tenure with previous carriers all strengthen an application. Drivers who communicate well with dispatch, handle customer contact professionally, and take care of their equipment tend to do well on dedicated accounts like this one.

Compensation and Benefits

• Average earnings on this account are $1,601 per week, approximately $83,267 annualized. Pay is made up of: Mileage pay; Stop pay; Detention pay.


• Home time: Home every 2 weeks. Two days home every two weeks out. Drivers may stay out longer and earn one day off for every week out.


• Equipment: automatic transmission trucks pulling dry van trailers. There are currently 7 openings on this fleet.


• If the fleet's start point is in a different state from where you live, the company covers your travel out to orientation - bus or flight - and pays for your lodging while you are there.

About Our Placement

We place drivers directly with the fleets we represent, and we stay with you through the process — application, orientation scheduling, and the first weeks on the account. If this fleet is not the right fit, we recruit for a range of dedicated, regional, local and team accounts nationwide and will point you toward one that matches your home time and earnings goals.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.