CDL Class A Driver - Dedicated

Watkins Express Freight; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid orientation

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Watkins Express Freight is seeking a Regional CDL A Company Driver to deliver freight across designated regions with energy and professionalism. You’ll be the backbone of our logistics operation, ensuring timely deliveries while maintaining safety and compliance.

This role features 95% no-touch, mostly drop-and-hook freight, predictable lanes with advance dispatch, and steady drive time. You’ll plan routes, log hours, and communicate with dispatch to handle schedule changes.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL A license required.
• 2+ years Class A driving experience required.
• No more than two moving violations in 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate tractor-trailers on regional routes and comply with traffic laws and safety standards.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections for safety and DOT compliance.
• Plan routes to optimize delivery times and minimize fuel usage and wear.
• Maintain logs of driving hours, deliveries, and maintenance records.
• Communicate with dispatch regarding schedules and route changes.

Skills

Delivery planning

Time management

Route driving

Safety compliance

Education

CDL A license

2+ years Class A driving experience

Clean driving record

Job description

Class A CDL Regional Driver - Great Home Time.

Join our dynamic team as a Regional CDL A Company Driver and take charge of delivering freight across designated regions with energy and professionalism. You’ll be the backbone of our logistics operation, ensuring timely deliveries while maintaining safety and compliance standards. If you thrive on route driving, load & unload responsibilities, and enjoy working independently in a fast-paced environment, this position is perfect for you!

Overview

• Predictable power lanes with a high volume of freight.
• Consistent freight allows for maximum drive time and less down time.
• Dispatched in advance, allowing for improved planning.
• 95% no-touch, mostly drop-and-hook freight.

Pay and bonus potential

• Mileage pay.
• Monthly performance pay.
• Monthly.
• Sign-on bonus paid over 6 monthly payments in your first year for experienced drivers.
• Paid orientation.
• Paid time off after 12 months, plus 5 days of holiday pay per year.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Atleast 2 years of Class A driving experience.
• No more than two moving violations in 3 years.

Additional benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Unlimited referral bonuses.
• Dependable paychecks – Your weekly paycheck will reflect the consistent miles you drive on a weekly basis.
• All-encompassing pay packages – Your pay includes all facets of the exact job you do plus eligible annual pay increases and performance pay.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate tractor-trailers and other commercial vehicles across regional routes, adhering to all traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) standards.
• Plan routes effectively to optimize delivery times while minimizing fuel consumption and vehicle wear.
• Maintain accurate logs of driving hours, deliveries, and vehicle maintenance records.
• Communicate proactively with dispatch teams regarding delivery schedules, route changes, or any issues encountered on the road.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL A license with a clean driving record.
• Proven experience in truck driving, including route driving and delivery operations.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols and compliance standards related to commercial driving.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to handle multiple stops across regional routes confidently. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values safety, efficiency, and professionalism! This role offers an engaging work environment where your driving skills will directly contribute to our success while providing you with opportunities for growth within the transportation industry.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid orientation.
• Paid time off.
• Passenger ride along program.
• Pet rider program.
• Referral program.
• Vision insurance.