Class A CDL Driver - New Equipment

Gilder Search Group; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company paid life insurance

Vacation pay

Orientation paid

Job summary

LEM Trucking is seeking a Class A CDL Truck Driver for an OTR role in Columbus, GA. You will typically drive 2,500–3,000 miles per week and enjoy home time every other week, with six additional personal days monthly.

Trucks are 2020 or newer Kenworth T680, with drop-and-hook loads and some live pickups/deliveries. Pay ranges from $1,200 to $1,600 per week, with additional benefits and onboarding coverage.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class A CDL.
• At least 3 months of verifiable tractor-trailer experience.
• Must satisfy applicable DOT qualifications and company driving record requirements.

Responsibilities

• Drive dry van freight with drop-and-hook or live pickup/delivery; no physical freight handling required.
• Coordinate with load planners to maintain productive mileage and minimize gaps between loads.
• Typical week covers 2,500–3,000 miles.

Skills

Valid CDL-A

3+ months experience

DOT compliance

Driving record requirements

Job description

Class A CDL Truck Driver

Columbus, GA 31904
Weekly Pay: $1,200 to $1,600
Average Mileage: 2,500 to 3,000 Per Week
Home Schedule: Every Other Week
Minimum Experience: 3 Months

OTR Driving With More Scheduled Days at Home

Drivers who want OTR mileage without staying away from home for several weeks at a time have another option with LEM Trucking. This Class A CDL Truck Driver position in Columbus, Georgia combines 2,500 to 3,000 average weekly miles with home time every other week and six additional personal days each month.

Freight runs throughout an established dry van network with load availability maintained year round. Drivers should be comfortable spending approximately two weeks on the road before returning home for their scheduled time off.

What Your Workweek Looks Like

Trips consist of dry van freight using both drop and hook loads and scheduled live pickup or delivery appointments. Drivers are not expected to physically handle the freight.

Load planners coordinate upcoming assignments with the goal of maintaining productive mileage and limiting extended gaps between loads. A Class A CDL Truck Driver on this fleet can expect approximately 2,500 to 3,000 miles during a typical week.

Pay and Fleet Details

• Average weekly earnings between $1,200 and $1,600
• Guaranteed weekly pay eligibility after completing 30 days
• Home every other week plus six additional personal days monthly
• Dry van freight with no physical freight handling required
• Assigned 2020 or newer automatic Kenworth T680

Performance based compensation reviews provide opportunities for pay increases as drivers build tenure and maintain dependable performance.

Equipment and Benefits

Each Class A CDL Truck Driver receives an assigned Kenworth T680 rather than regularly switching equipment. Trucks are model year 2020 or newer and include automatic transmissions, APUs, power inverters, sleeper accommodations, and other features for extended trips.

Eligible drivers can choose medical, dental, and vision coverage. Company paid life insurance and vacation pay are also available. Orientation is paid, with qualifying travel expenses covered during onboarding.

Class A CDL Truck Driver Qualifications

Applicants need a valid Class A CDL and at least three months of verifiable tractor trailer experience within the previous three years. Candidates must satisfy applicable DOT qualifications and company driving record requirements.

LEM Trucking is an Equal Opportunity Employer.