Class A Driver – Summer Bonus – High Unload Pay

Velocity TruckingPros LLC; Maquoketa (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental and vision plans

Company-matched 401(k) after 60 days

Graduated paid vacation

Job summary

Velocity TruckingPros LLC is seeking a dedicated Regional Class A driver for a 100% touch freight role across Midwest lanes.

Earn between $75,000 and $100,000 annually with weekly pay, plus bonuses for summer peaks and sign-on rewards. Expect well-maintained equipment, a 34-hour weekly home reset, and paid orientation. Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) are offered after probation.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with solo tractor-trailer experience.
• Must be able to perform heavy touch freight and manual unloads.
• Strong customer service and safety-conscious approach required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 800–1,000 miles per week on dedicated regional lanes across the Midwest.
• Perform 100% touch freight unloads at delivery locations.
• Operate and manage assigned International/Freightliner sleeper tractors.
• Follow weekly freight demand for scheduling and routes.

Skills

Customer service

Safety conscious

Manual unloads

Education

Class A CDL

Tools

Tractor-trailer operation

Job description

Dedicated Regional Class A Position – 100% Touch Freight

If you are a driver who doesn't mind staying active to secure a bigger paycheck, this dedicated regional account is built for you. We offer premium unload pay, steady lanes across the Midwest, and extra seasonal bonuses to maximize your weekly earnings while keeping you on a consistent schedule.

Pay & Volume Highlights

• Average $1,500 to $1,700 a week (Top performers clear $2,000+ weekly, bringing in $75,000 to $100,000 annually).
• Averages out to approximately $1.80 per mile when factoring in all extra pay.
• Extra $245 flat for every trailer you unload, $70 for backhauls, and $25 per stop.
• 2-day on-site orientation and training covered at a flat $150 per day.

Active Bonuses

• Summer Peak Bonus: Earn an extra $337.50 weekly during the promotion period (May 18 – August 15, 2026). Payouts are distributed on July 3 and August 21, 2026.
• Sign-On Bonus: Paid as $250 on 1st load, $250 at 30 and 60 days, $500 at 90 days, $250 at 120 and 150 days, and $750 at 180 days.

Route Logistics & Daily Work

• Dedicated regional deliveries throughout Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, Iowa, and Kentucky.
• Highly manageable road miles, averaging 800 to 1,000 miles per week.
• 100% touch freight. You will handle manual trailer unloads at delivery locations.
• Well-maintained assigned International and Freightliner sleeper tractors.

Shift & Schedule Reality

• Work schedules and routes are assigned based on weekly customer freight demand. Drivers must be fully available to run throughout the week, including scheduled weekend shifts.
• Guaranteed weekly 34-hour home reset.

Qualification Thresholds

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• Minimum of 3 months of solo tractor-trailer experience within the last 3 years.
• Full physical capability to handle heavy touch freight and manual unloads.
• Ready to bring 2 weeks of personal supplies to your scheduled onboarding orientation.
• Parking Rule: Truck and trailer must remain parked at the designated terminal or distribution center during your weekly home reset.
• Clean MVR, clean criminal background check, and strong customer service skills.
• Safety Policy: This dedicated account is strictly not SAP friendly.

Health Care & Paid Time Off

• Full medical, dental and vision benefit plans.
• Company-matched 401(k) retirement packages active after 60 days on the payroll.
• Graduated Paid Vacation: 1 week of paid time off after 1 year of service; 2 weeks after 2 years; 3 weeks after 7 years; 4 weeks after 10 years.

Call 605-206-9967 to lock in your orientation date.