Professional CDL-A truck drivers operating in this fleet run temperature-controlled truckload and multi-stop refrigerated freight across established lanes primarily east of Interstate 35. Dispatch planning is built to keep freight moving consistently while supporting drivers who prefer steady routes and predictable scheduling.
This position is designed for experienced CDL-A truck drivers who want organized freight operations, modern equipment, and the opportunity to run national lanes without being forced into every market.
Job Type Regional / National Refrigerated CDL-A Truck Driver
Weekly Pay: $1,250 to $1,740
Schedule Home time every 14 days for drivers operating east of the Mississippi. Drivers who operate west of the Mississippi typically receive home time every 21 days depending on freight flow.
Freight Temperature-controlled truckload and multi-stop LTL-style refrigerated shipments operate across Midwest and eastern freight corridors. While most routes stay east of I-35, occasional runs may extend into other areas of the national freight network.
Drivers operating in this fleet are not required to run New York City or the five boroughs, allowing Class A CDL drivers to avoid those areas if preferred.
Job Details
Temperature-controlled truckload freight and multi-stop refrigerated loads
Dispatch lanes operating primarily east of Interstate 35
Occasional nationwide freight depending on customer demand
CDL-A truck drivers operate late-model tractors designed for long-haul comfort and reliability.
Primary equipment includes 2021-2024 Peterbilt 579 Ultraloft tractors with some Kenworth T680 units in the fleet. Trucks are equipped with APUs, refrigerators, and power inverters to support extended runs.
Equipment operates with outward-facing safety cameras only and is governed at 70 mph for both cruise and pedal operation. Most tractors in this fleet operate with PACCAR engines.
Driver Benefits
Albany Trucking provides major medical coverage, retirement savings through a 401(k), and paid vacation time. Drivers also receive access to a per-diem program and a weekly pay guarantee designed to provide earnings stability for CDL-A truck drivers operating in this fleet.
Orientation
Orientation takes place in De Pere, Wisconsin and lasts three days beginning Mondays or Wednesdays. Transportation, hotel accommodations, and lunch are provided, and drivers receive $125 per day during orientation while completing ELD and Geotab training, a road test, and onboarding sessions with operational departments.
Albany Trucking is an Equal Opportunity Employer and evaluates all qualified applicants fairly throughout the hiring process.