Regional Class A Driver - 1099 Contractor

West Coast Trans Alliance LLC; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast Trans Intermodal is seeking a dependable Regional Class A Driver with proven regional driving experience. The driver will be responsible for safely operating a tractor‑trailer with a Gross Vehicle Weight of up to 80,000 lbs., while ensuring timely, professional, and safe transportation of freight.

Routes cover Northern Nevada, AZ, Northern CA, NM, OR, and more. Home on weekends based on freight schedule. Pay ranges from $1,500–$2,000 weekly, depending on routes and loads.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL.
• Minimum 3 years of regional driving experience.
• Clean driving record preferred.
• Regional driving experience required.
• Container freight experience preferred.
• 53' dry van experience preferred.
• Flatbed experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a tractor‑trailer on regional routes.
• Transport freight efficiently and on schedule.
• Track and document activity, mileage, and load information.
• Communicate with dispatch regarding updates, delays, issues, or incidents.
• Complete pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections.
• Maintain compliance with DOT safety standards and company procedures.
• Handle equipment and paperwork professionally.

Skills

Class A CDL

Regional driving experience

Strong communication

Safety‑minded

Independently reliable

Job description

West Coast Trans Intermodal is seeking a dependable Regional Class A Driver with proven regional driving experience. The driver will be responsible for safely operating a tractor‑trailer with a Gross Vehicle Weight of up to 80,000 lbs., while ensuring timely, professional, and safe transportation of freight.

This position does not require port terminal entry.

Route Coverage

• Northern Nevada, including the Reno area
• Arizona, primarily the Phoenix area, with occasional Tucson and Southern Arizona routes
• Northern California
• New Mexico on occasion
• Oregon on occasion
• Other regional lanes as needed

Drivers are typically home on weekends, depending on freight schedule, route, and customer needs.

Equipment / Freight

• Primarily container freight
• Occasional 53' dry van freight
• Flatbed experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a tractor‑trailer on regional routes
• Transport freight efficiently and on schedule
• Properly track and document activity, mileage, and load information
• Communicate with dispatch regarding updates, delays, issues, or incidents
• Complete pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections
• Maintain compliance with DOT safety standards and company procedures
• Handle equipment and paperwork professionally

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 3 years of Class A driving experience
• Clean driving record preferred
• Regional driving experience required
• Container freight experience preferred
• 53' dry van experience preferred
• Flatbed experience is a plus
• Ability to operate safely with freight up to 80,000 lbs. GVW
• Strong communication skills
• Dependable, professional, and safety‑focused
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently

Pay is based on the yard‑to‑delivery city lane. Average weekly pay ranges from $1,500–$2,000, depending on the assigned routes and completed loads.