Class A CDL Driver - NE Regional

Gilder Search Group; Newark, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Rider program eligibility

Company-paid life insurance

Holiday pay

Additional benefit options

Job summary

LEM Trucking in Newark, NJ is seeking a CDL A Truck Driver for a home weekly schedule with no NYC routes. You will haul Midwest and Southeast freight, mostly no-touch and drop-and-hook, with a consistent weekly pay between $1,150 and $1,600.

The role emphasizes regular home time (about 34 hours per week), stable lanes, modern equipment, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement and paid time off. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL and recent tractor-trailer experience.
• Must meet applicable DOT qualification requirements and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Is committed to safe driving and compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate CDL A tractor-trailer across Midwest and Southeast routes, avoiding NYC.
• Maintain logs, hours, and compliance with DOT rules.
• Perform pre-trip/post-trip inspections and basic maintenance as needed.
• Follow route schedules and ensure on-time delivery while prioritizing safety.

Skills

CDL A required

Tractor-Trailer experience

DOT qualifications

Safe driving record

Job description

CDL A Truck Driver – Home Weekly – No NYC Routes

Newark, NJ 07101

Weekly Pay: $1,150 to $1,600

Home Time: Weekly – Approximately 34 Hours

Freight: 95 Percent No-Touch Dry Van

Running Area: Midwest and Southeast – No NYC

Looking for regional miles without spending your week fighting New York City traffic? LEM Trucking is hiring a CDL A Truck Driver in Newark, NJ for established Midwest and Southeast freight lanes that completely avoid NYC and the surrounding boroughs.

Drivers earn between $1,150 and $1,600 per week depending on experience, miles, and applicable additional pay. Home time is provided every week for approximately 34 hours, with most resets taking place over the weekend.

Keep Moving With Consistent Freight

Approximately 95 percent of freight is no-touch, with a high percentage of drop-and-hook loads. Established customer freight helps provide consistent miles throughout the year while reducing time spent loading, unloading, or waiting at customer facilities.

For a CDL A Truck Driver who wants regular home time without giving up regional earning potential, this position offers a solid balance between time on the road and time at home.

Job Highlights

• Earn $1,150 to $1,600 per week
• Home weekly for approximately a 34-hour reset
• 95 percent no-touch freight with frequent drop-and-hook
• Midwest and Southeast routes with no NYC driving
• Medical, dental, vision, retirement and paid time off benefits

Assigned Equipment

Drivers are assigned late-model International, Freightliner, or Kenworth tractors. Equipment includes Opti-Idle systems and 1,500-watt inverters for added comfort while away from home. Trucks receive routine maintenance to help reduce preventable downtime.

Rider program eligibility, company-paid life insurance, holiday pay, and additional benefit options are also available.

CDL A Driver Requirements

Applicants must have a valid Class A CDL, recent verifiable tractor-trailer experience, meet applicable DOT qualification requirements, and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Paid orientation includes approved travel expenses, hotel accommodations, and meals.

LEM Trucking is an equal opportunity employer.