CDL-A Truck Driver - Dry Van OTR - VA

Driveswift; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Home monthly

Great benefits

Career growth

Free showers

Job summary

Swift Transportation is hiring OTR drivers out of Newport News, VA for coast-to-coast routes. The Richmond terminal offers weekly pay checks, a guaranteed minimum pay of $1,000 per week during the first 90 days, home time monthly, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Drivers earn trip pay based on dispatched miles ($0.43–$0.58 per mile) with access to a large terminal network, new fuel network, and free showers. Eligible candidates must have a CDL-A, be at least 21, and pass DOT requirements.

Qualifications

• CDL-A license is required.
• Must be 21+ years old and pass a DOT physical and drug test.
• DUI within last 10 years disqualifies CDL-A holders.

Responsibilities

• OTR driving coast-to-coast from Newport News, VA to destinations across the U.S.
• Maintain compliance with DOT regulations and company policies.
• Manage logs and records, communicate with operations for load details.

Job description

Swift Transportation's Richmond, VA terminal is now hiring OTR drivers out of Newport News, VA. Driving OTR can take you coast-to-coast with a wide variety of load options and high earning potential.

• Top 25% of OTR drivers at the Richmond terminal average $1500 weekly
• Drivers can earn trip pay based on a calculation of dispatched miles that ranges from $.43 to $.58cpm depending on route and verifiable experience
• Home monthly
• Weekly paychecks
• Over 30 terminals in 25 states
• Great benefits package
• Career growth
• New Fuel Network and Free Showers

Guaranteed Pay Plus+ – Starting July 13, 2026, eligible OTR Company Drivers are guaranteed a minimum of $1,000 per week during their first 90 days of solo driving. Terms and conditions apply.

Pay Range: 0.43-0.58 , General Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Benefits for Employees and FamilyBasic and Supplemental Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment InsuranceShort-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness CoverageHealth Care & Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts401k Retirement Plan with Employer Matching Contributions, Stock Purchase Plan, Education Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Pet InsuranceWellness Program with Incentives Vacation Pay Starting at $800 After One Year of Service Must be at least 21 years old and hold a valid Class A license.. No DUI within 10 years if CDL-A holder, none within 5 years if Non CDL-A holder. No more than 1 on-road or DOT preventable loss in the last 2 years. No more than 3 preventable accidents in the last 2 years. No major preventable accidents in the last 5 years. No serious traffic violations in the past year. No more than 2 moving violations in the last 2 years. Must be able to pass a DOT physical and drug test. No drug related conviction in the last 5 years. No use of illegal drugs, positive/refused tests in the past 10 years with CDL-A/CLP.