CDL-A Truck Driver

Hwy Express; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

HWY Express in Baton Rouge, LA is hiring CDL-A Truck Drivers to haul dry van general freight between warehouses, distribution centers, and customer locations. The role offers weekly home time, earning $1,375 to $1,575 per week, and modern Peterbilt 579 trucks with comfortable features and a strong safety focus.

You will maintain logs, comply with DOT regulations, and safely operate a tractor-trailer with a 48-foot or longer trailer while providing dependable service and clear professional

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of tractor-trailer experience in the last 3 years.
• Valid CDL-A license.
• Ability to operate a tractor-trailer with a 48-foot or longer trailer.

Responsibilities

• As a CDL-A Truck Driver, you'll transport dry van general freight between customer facilities, warehouses, and distribution centers.
• Drivers maintain accurate logs.
• Comply with DOT regulations.
• Safely operate equipment while completing planned pickup and delivery appointments.

Skills

Professional communication

Education

CDL-A license

Job description

Location: Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Home Time: Home Every Week
Pay: $1,375 to $1,575 per week
Freight: Dry Van General Freight

• Weekly home time every weekend
• Dry van freight with planned deliveries
• Modern Peterbilt 579 trucks
• Freight moving between warehouses and distribution centers

Freight movement across an established delivery network and flexible route planning help CDL-A drivers keep loads moving between warehouses, distribution centers, and customer locations. This position provides weekly home time, dependable dry van general freight, and earnings of $1,375 to $1,575 per week.

Job Overview

Pay & Home Time

• Home Every Week: Maintain a consistent work-life balance with guaranteed home time every weekend.
• Compensation: Earn $1,375 to $1,575 per week, with flexible compensation options to suit your needs.

Truck & Benefits

• Equipment: Operate modern Peterbilt 579 trucks equipped with advanced features for comfort and safety.
• Benefits Package: Access health, vision, dental, and life insurance, along with a 401K retirement plan.
• Growth Opportunities: Build your career with ongoing training and development programs.

Culture: Work with a team focused on communication, safety, and dependable service.

Job Responsibilities

As a CDL-A Truck Driver, you'll transport dry van general freight between customer facilities, warehouses, and distribution centers.

• Drivers maintain accurate logs
• Comply with DOT regulations
• Safely operate equipment while completing planned pickup and delivery appointments

Flexible route planning helps organize freight movement across multiple customer locations while supporting efficient trip scheduling throughout the week. Professional communication, attention to detail, and dependable service are important parts of the job.

This position requires a strong focus on safety, reliability, and professional driving practices.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of tractor-trailer experience in the last 3 years.
• Valid CDL-A license.
• Ability to operate a tractor-trailer with a 48-foot or longer trailer.

Strong communication and problem-solving skills are required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HWY Express is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.