Truck Driver OTR - Regional - Smyrna, DE

Walmart Inc.; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly home time

Benefits from day one

Paid time off (21 days first year)

Job summary

Walmart Inc. is seeking a Regional Truck Driver to support our Smyrna, DE facility. This OTR regional role offers competitive pay, consistent schedules, and a private fleet designed to move freight and people forward.

You will safely operate a tractor-trailer, perform pre- and post-trip inspections, and follow DOT and company guidelines while delivering on-time performance. Benefits begin on day one with competitive pay and PTO opportunities.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A with Hazmat endorsement (or willing to obtain within 120 days) and cleared background check.
• Minimum 30 months of full-time Class A tractor/trailer driving in the last 3 years (36 months).
• No more than two moving violations in the last 3 years and no serious violations or preventable DOT incidents in the last 3–10 years.
• Must live within 250 miles of the assigned facility or be willing to relocate within 250 miles within 90 days from hire date.

Responsibilities

• Uphold Walmart’s safety, integrity, and professionalism standards every mile.
• Plan daily priorities and coordinate with the team to keep freight moving safely and on time.
• Handle all required paperwork and electronic logs per DOT, state, and company guidelines.
• Safely operate tractor-trailer and inspect it before, during, and after trips.
• Run optimized routes while following traffic laws to improve on-time delivery.

Job description

Truck Driver OTR - Regional - Smyrna, DE

Dispatch Trucking #7834 100 Walton Way
Smyrna, DE 19977-3757

44 open positions

R-2663673

The pay range will be discussed during the hiring process

Full time

Shifts may vary

About the Fleet

Join our growing private fleet and help us deliver on a powerful purpose: We help people save money so they can live better. As a Class A CDL driver, you’ll enjoy competitive pay for every aspect of the job—not just your miles—along with predictable schedules and modern equipment. Take the wheel of a career that moves more than freight; it moves lives forward.

Why Drive for Walmart?

• Our Regional Truck Drivers can earn up to $110,000 in their first year.
• Weekly Home Time: Consecutive days off every week.
• Benefits from Day One.
• Earn PTO immediately—up to 21 days in your first year.
• Up to 6% match on 401K and Stock Purchase Program.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plan options.
• Company paid life insurance and short-term disability.
• Up to four paid safety days a year.
• Associate Discount Card available after 90 days.
• No touch freight deliveries.
• Quarterly safety bonuses & annual pay increases.
• Ask about our Walmart driver perks, such as our Referral Program, Rider Program, Driver Mentor Program, parking at Walmart locations and more!

What You'll Do

• You uphold Walmart’s high standards of safety, integrity, and professionalism every mile of the way.
• You plan your day, set priorities, and work with your team to keep freight moving safely and on time. You communicate clearly, solve problems as they come up, and adapt to changes on the road or in the plan.
• You handle all required paperwork and electronic logs accurately and follow all DOT, state, and company guidelines.
• You safely operate your tractor-trailer, inspecting it before, during, and after each trip to keep it in top shape.
• You will run optimized routes by following traffic laws and local restrictions—reducing delays and improving on-time delivery performance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Interstate (Class A) Commercial Driver’s License with Hazmat endorsement (including cleared background check) or will obtain HAZMAT endorsement (with cleared background check) within 120 calendar days of date of hire.
• Minimum of 30 months experience working in a full-time Class A tractor/trailer driving position in the previous 3 years (36 months).
• No more than two (2) moving violations while operating a personal and/or commercial motor vehicle in the last three (3) years.
• No serious traffic violations while operating a personal and/or commercial motor vehicle in the last three (3) years.
• No preventable accidents* while operating a personal and/or commercial motor vehicle in the last three (3) years.
• No preventable DOT recordable accidents* (collisions resulting in disabling damage and/or immediate medical treatment away from the scene) while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last ten (10) years.
• No preventable accident* resulting in a fatality or catastrophic injury in driving history in personal and/or commercial motor vehicle.
• Must currently live within 250 miles of the assigned facility or willing to establish a residence within 250 miles by 90 days from hire date.

*The preventability of any accidents will be determined by Walmart based on the ATA Guidelines.

Pay and Compensation

Drivers are paid a fixed rate for each mile driven, with additional pay for certain activities. For some activities drivers receive the mileage rate plus activity pay. For other activities they receive only activity pay. Drivers also receive Average Daily Pay (ADP) in certain circumstances. Local Driver: The mileage rate for this position will be $0.55 - $0.69 per mile and the average number of miles driven range from 62,355 - 196,040. Regional Driver: The mileage rate for this position will be $0.55 - $0.69 per mile and the average number of miles driven range from 62,355 - 196,040. This is for information only. Your actual pay may vary by location and actual miles driven. Drivers receive both activity pay and the mileage rate for activities including Arrive/Arrive Drop, Bridge Pay, Chain, Evening Shift Premium, Hook, Live Load, Layover, Live unload, Regional Pay, Stop/Stop Drop, and Weekend mileage. Drivers receive only activity pay for activities including Accident, Breakdown, Weather/Road Closure, Cleaning Rejected Trailer, Assigned tractor not available, Out of hours (70), Snow Removal assigned trailer, Undock Trailers, Trailer Weight issue, and Wait Time. Drivers may be eligible to receive Average Day’s Pay (ADP) for circumstances such as to calculate paid time off (PTO), safety day, holiday, deferred holiday, bereavement, and jury duty. A driver will receive ADP when attending a Walmart event scheduled to last a full day (8 hours or more). Drivers will be paid a full ADP even if the driver performs no driving duties following the event. The full ADP is paid in addition to the pay earned for all activities, miles, and layover performed after the event. The ADP rate is $240 per day.

Primary Location

100 WALTON WAY, SMYRNA, DE 19977-3757, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

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Paid time off

Take a break as needed for vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, and more

Training, leadership programs, and clear paths to advance

Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs for you and your family

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Our stores and services are for everyone, and so is our workplace. We believe different experiences drive our ability to better serve our communities and deliver affordable products across the nation.

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Join us, and help us continue our mission to bring everyday value and support to communities everywhere.

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