CDL-A Truck Driver - $8,000 sign-on bonus

Covenant Transport; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Home time options

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Covenant Logistics Group is hiring CDL-A team drivers in the Edison, NJ area. This team-focused role emphasizes running on dedicated lanes with consistent freight and strong weekly pay. Teams often average high miles and benefit from back-office support designed for team success.

You and your co-driver must be pre-matched, hold a valid CDL-A, and be willing to obtain hazmat/doubles/triples endorsements as needed. Competitive sign-on bonus applies and home-time options are available.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL required.
• Minimum 3 months teaming together (California case) or equivalent team experience.
• Hazmat endorsement preferred or must obtain within 30 days.
• Doubles/Triples endorsements preferred or willing to obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Drive as a CDL-A team on dedicated lanes with consistent freight.
• Aim for high weekly mileage and reliable income as teams average substantial miles.
• Operate in a way that supports team success and meets safety and scheduling expectations.

Skills

CDL-A

Team experience

Hazmat endorsement

Doubles/Triples endorsement

Pre-matched team

Job description

$8,000 sign-on bonus for qualifying teams*

THE NAME TEAMS KNOW

Covenant is the leader in team freight

*Pay varies by route, location, experience level, and performance.

CDL-A Team Drivers Needed

Covenant is the nation’s leader in team freight—and we’ve built our entire operation around teams, not as an afterthought. When you drive at Covenant, you’re backed by dedicated lanes, consistent freight, and support designed specifically for team success.

Here, teams aren’t just filling seats—they’re the backbone of the business. We’re hiring in your local area! If you and your co-driver are ready to run hard, earn big, and be treated like pros, Covenant is where teams thrive.

Team Driver Job Overview

• Up to $100,000 per driver per year*. Covenant is built to reward teams with higher, more consistent earning power, offering $0.52–$0.74 CPMbased on verified experience*.
• Miles that keep both drivers paid. Teams average 5,500 miles per week, with top teams running up to 6,500 miles, keeping trucks moving and paychecks strong.
• $8,000 sign-on bonus per team*. Covenant rewards established partnerships—teams must be together at least 90 days to qualify. California drivers are not eligible
• Dedicated freight, predictable lanes. Run dry van dedicated team laneswith consistent freight that supports high mileage and reliable weekly income.
• Home timeoptions that fit your rhythm. Enjoy weekly or bi-weekly home time, depending on location, without sacrificing miles.

Benefits That Back the Miles

• Coverage you can count on. Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, optional life insurance, optional short- and long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts.
• Plan for the long run. Take advantage of a 401(k) planto build financial security while you’re earning at the top of the industry.
• Clean driving pays extra. Earn a $75 clean DOT inspection bonus—because safe, professional driving deserves recognition.

Team Driver Requirements

• Must be pre-matched team
• Valid Class A CDL
• California:
  • Minimum 3 months teaming together
  • Willing to obtain Hazmat, Doubles/Triples endorsements within 30 days
• Other states:
  • At least 3 months experience
  • Hazmat endorsement required
  • Willing to obtain Doubles/Triples endorsements within 30 days

*Pay varies by experience level and production.

**There is no deadline to apply. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

• At least 3 months verifiable CDL-A experience
• California: Minimum of 3 months teaming together
• Doubles/triples endorsement (or willing to obtain)

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