Utah Express Trucking

CDL-A Touch Freight Driver - $1,900 Weekly Average

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Job Summary

$1,825 /Weekly (EST)

Maquoketa, IA

CDL A

Regional

0+ Months of CDL Experience

sign on bonus

bonus

paid vacation

Job Details

Equipment

Tractor Trailer

Handling Type

Touch Freight (Heavy Touch)

Transmission Type

Automatic

Job Requirements

CDL Class

CDL A

CDL Experience

0+ (includes CDL students)

Full Description

CDL-A Regional Touch Freight Driver - FAMILY DOLLAR -Maquoketa, IA

Earn an average of $1,825 per week delivering dedicated store freight from the Maquoketa, IA area. This regional position offers weekly home time, a $2,500 sign-on bonus, paid ride-along training, and additional pay for trailer unloads, stops, and backhauls.
Pay Details & Schedule

Average Weekly Pay: $1,825
Average Annual Pay: $95,000
Base Mileage Pay: $0.75 per mile, regardless of experience
Additional Pay: $285 per full-trailer unload, $20 per stop, and $50 per backhaul
All-In Pay: Up to $1.18 per mile, including base mileage pay and eligible additional earnings divided by miles
Sign-On Bonus: $2,500 total - $500 on the first load, $500 at 30 days, $250 at 60 days, $250 at 90 days, $250 at 120 days, $250 at 150 days, and $500 at 180 days
Home Time: Weekly for a 34-hour reset
Schedule: Early-morning deliveries requiring night driving; weekends and holidays may be part of the workweek
Training: One-week ride-along with a current driver at $150 per day

Job Details

Dedicated regional store-delivery account
Approximately 1,500 miles per week, averaging 2 loads weekly
Typically 3-5 stops per route
Routes across IA, OK, MO, WI, AR, IL, KS, MN, NE, SD, ND, and CO
100% touch freight: Drivers unload boxes individually using rollers
International, Freightliner, and Kenworth tractors
Drivers must complete a 10-hour break before unloading
On-site support available 24/7
Paid vacation: 1 week after 1 year, 2 weeks after 2 years, 3 weeks after 7 years, and 4 weeks after 10 years

Job Requirements

Valid Class A CDL
Minimum 3 months of tractor-trailer experience within the last 36 months
Clean driving record
Valid DOT Medical Card
No SAP drivers
Patience and strong customer-service skills
Must be physically able to unload freight and work in extreme temperatures
Must be available for night driving, weekends, and holidays
Bring two weeks' worth of supplies to orientation
Secure truck and trailer parking is required during home time. Parking must be on personal property or in a gated location with two forms of security, such as a guard or camera. Unsecure store and retail parking is not permitted.