CDL-A Regional Driver - Ohio to Mid-Atlantic (NJ) -Home Weekends

Blue Ridge Haulers; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home weekends

Sign-on bonus $3,000

Weekly pay $1,350 minimum

Job summary

Blue Ridge Haulers is seeking a CDL-A regional driver for a Ohio to Mid-Atlantic (NJ) route with home weekends. The job offers a weekly minimum pay of $1,350 and a $3,000 sign-on bonus, plus additional pay like detention, layover, and a potential small CPM bonus.

You’ll run a regional loop between Ohio and the Mid-Atlantic, typically completing 2 loops per week, with 50–60% drop & hook and 40–50% live unload.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL issued by one state.
• 21+ years old.
• 12 consecutive months of U.S. driving history.
• Minimum 3 months of verifiable tractor-trailer experience within the last 36 months.
• No moving violations in past 2 years; no major accidents in past 5 years.
• Must pass DOT physical and drug screening.
• Cannot currently be under contract with another carrier.

Responsibilities

• Operate a regional Ohio–NJ freight loop with consistent miles.
• Meet the program requirements to earn the $1,350 weekly minimum.
• Maintain a safe driving record and drive in accordance with company policies.
• Be available daily as scheduled, including weekend home time.

Skills

Safe driving

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Class A CDL

Job description

CDL-A Regional Driver - Ohio to Mid-Atlantic (NJ) -Home Weekends

Job Type: Driving

Home every weekend. Run a consistent Ohio-to-New Jersey route with $1,350 weekly minimum pay and predictable regional freight.

This position is built for CDL-A drivers who want steady miles, regular home time, and additional earning opportunities. You'll run a regional loop between Ohio and the Mid-Atlantic, typically completing 2 loops per week.

Route & Home Time

• Home Saturday & Sunday for a 34-hour reset
• Potential for an occasional 10-hour break at home during the week, depending on freight
• Regional freight between Ohio and the Mid-Atlantic/NJ
• Typically 2 loops per week
• 50 to 60% drop & hook
• 40 to 50% live unload

Weekly Pay

$1,350 weekly minimum pay when program requirements are met.

Based on the average 1,840 weekly miles, this is approximately $0.73 per mile, before accessorial pay and performance-based incentives.

Additional pay includes:

• $12.50/hour detention after the second hour
• $100/day layover pay
• $100/day breakdown pay
• Up to $0.03 CPM performance-based bonus

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus

Receive your sign-on bonus in two payments:

Weekly Minimum Pay Requirements

The $1,350 weekly minimum applies when drivers remain available and meet the program's operational requirements.

• Be available each day, excluding the scheduled 34-hour restart
• Complete assigned freight without driver-related service failures
• Honor PTA and properly plan trips
• Accept assigned loads

Performance-Based CPM Bonus

Earn up to $0.03 additional CPM based on:

• Safety
• Mileage
• Productivity

The bonus begins with the first full month after hire. Drivers must be active OTR company drivers at the time of payout.

Equipment

You'll operate newer equipment on a permanently assigned basis:

• 2023 or newer Freightliner Cascadia or Kenworth
• Automatic transmissions
• Permanently assigned truck
• No slip seating
• Minimum 3 months of verifiable tractor-trailer experience within the last 36 months
• Valid Class A CDL issued by one state
• At least 21 years old
• At least 12 consecutive months of U.S. driving history
• No more than 2 moving violations in the past 2 years
• No preventable major accidents in the past 5 years
• Safe driving record
• Must pass DOT physical and drug screening
• Cannot currently be under contract with another carrier

Why This Route?

• Consistent Ohio-to-NJ regional freight
• $1,350 weekly minimum pay
• $3,000 sign-on bonus
• 2023+ assigned equipment
• Detention, layover and breakdown pay
• Additional performance-based CPM bonus