CDL-A Southeast Region Driver

Shaffer Trucking; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,430; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Profit sharing

No-cost rider policy

Pet policy

Job summary

Shaffer Trucking in the refrigerated freight sector is seeking qualified CDL-A drivers for regional routes. Earn up to $84,430 per year with starting pay of 62–65 CPM, weekly pay, and an attractive benefits package. Home time is out 21 days, home 3.5 days, with 24/7 dispatch and a modern fleet.

Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and 401(k) with profit sharing. Requirements: CDL-A and 1 year of experience, clean record, and no recent DOT preventables.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid CDL-A license.
• 1 year of driving experience.
• No DOT preventable in the last year; no more than 3 in the last 5 years.
• No CDL violations in the last year.
• Less than 5 citations in the last 5 years.

Skills

CDL-A

Safe driving

Job description

Earn Up To $84,430 per Year

Annual Profit Sharing - Comprehensive Benefits Package!

Great Pay & Benefits:

• Starting pay: 62 to 65 CPM - depending on experience
• Health from BCBS, dental, vision, life, and 401(k)
• No-cost rider policy
• Safe driver productivity bonus

Fleet Information:

• Annual pay: Earn up to $84,430 per year
• Weekly pay: Earn up to $1,623 per week
• Home time: Out 21 days - home 3.5 days
• Fleet type: Refrigerated
• Job type: Company, Regional

Benefits of Joining Shaffer Trucking:

• Leading pay plus carrier
• Industry-leading benefits
• 401(k): $103 million to employee retirement accounts since 2018
• Annual profit sharing: $11.5 million in profit sharing in 2025
• Guaranteed detention pay
• Pet policy: 2 dogs or cats
• Increased cruise speed
• Paid orientation: $120 per dayIndustry-leading CSA scores
• Average equipment age of 2 years
• Dedicated dispatch 24/7

About Shaffer:

Founded in 1937, Shaffer Trucking has an over 80-year history of excellence. Joining the Crete Carrier family in 1974, the two companies, along with Hunt Transportation, have become one of the nation’s largest privately owned transportation companies. Shaffer specializes in temperature-sensitive freight and is a premier carrier for the candy and confectionery industry. At Shaffer Trucking, our drivers are our most valuable asset. As a result, we have one of the lowest turnover rates in the industry, with drivers staying with us three times longer than they do with our competition. We take pride in our relationship with our drivers. Our professional drivers are among the best on the highways, meeting standards far exceeding those required by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Qualifications:

• Must have a valid CDL-A commercial driver’s license
• 1 year of experience
• No DOT preventable in the last year or less than 3 preventable accidents in the last 5 years
• No CDL violations in the last year
• Less than 5 citations in the last 5 years

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