CDL-A Position Dedicated Fleet Position
OTR CDL-A Dedicated Dry Van Driver – National Retail
Hiring Area: Mobile, AL • Terminal: Mobile, AL
Mobile, AL OTR Dedicated 2021–2025
Dedicated national retail dry-van freight from Mobile covering Southeast, Midwest and South Central lanes. Weekly pay $1,750–$2,050 with typical earnings near $1,900, annual around $98,800, and 2–3 weeks out followed by scheduled home time.
Weekly Gross
$1,750–$2,050
Typical Annual: ~$98,800
Sign-On Bonus $1,500
Home Time 2–3 weeks out
Driver Type OTR Dedicated
Weekly Miles 2,800–3,100
Freight Type No-Touch Retail
This National Retail Division runs scheduled DC-to-DC moves of palletized merchandise on a dedicated network rather than random spot freight.
- Runs primarily scheduled DC-to-DC retail replenishment loads.
- Handles sealed 53-foot trailers with predominantly no-touch freight.
- Completes trailer exchanges at drop-and-hook facilities.
- Protects strict retail distribution-center appointment windows.
- Verifies seals, trailer numbers and BOL details before departure.
- Coordinates HOS, reload plans and delays with dispatch in real time.
- Manages palletized consumer and general merchandise movements.
CPM rates range from $0.62 to $0.68 based on verified experience and account qualification. At 2,800–3,100 paid miles the resulting weekly range sits between roughly $1,736 and $2,108; the advertised band of $1,750–$2,050 reflects typical operational results.
Weekly Gross $1,750–$2,050
Typical Weekly ~$1,900
Typical Annual ~$98,800
Sign-On Bonus $1,500 paid in installments over first 6 months
Detention $20/hour after 2 hours
Pay Frequency Weekly direct deposit
Home Time Approximately 2–3 weeks out, scheduled return to Mobile
Operating Area Southeast + Midwest + South Central + selected national lanes
Terminal Mobile, AL
Weekly Miles 2,800–3,100 paid
Driving Windows Day and night depending on appointment schedules
Tractor Years 2021–2025
Tractor Models Freightliner Cascadia, Kenworth T680
Transmission Automatic
Cabin Features Full sleeper, APU or idle-management systems, inverter on selected units
Assignment Assigned when available; temporary slip-seat possible during maintenance
Trailers are 53-foot dry vans generally model years 2019–2025. Equipped units carry forward-facing dash cameras, collision mitigation, lane-departure warning and adaptive cruise control. ELD/HOS logging, electronic DVIR, air-ride suspension and load locks/load bars are standard where customer requirements apply.
Palletized non-refrigerated retail merchandise moves between distribution centers and regional warehouses. Typical cargo includes packaged consumer products, household merchandise, paper goods, shelf-stable food, seasonal inventory, home-improvement items, small appliances and general merchandise.
- Mobile to Atlanta-area distribution centers via I-65 / I-85
- Mobile to Memphis-area retail DCs via I-65 / I-22
- Mobile to Dallas–Fort Worth or Houston distribution networks via I-10 / I-20
- Mobile to Jacksonville or Orlando retail markets via I-10 corridors
- Common reloads from Atlanta, Birmingham, Nashville and Charlotte facilities
- Example sequence: Mobile–Atlanta–Nashville–Memphis–Mobile
- Drop-and-hook accounts for roughly 60–70 percent of all moves
- Next-load details usually arrive before the current delivery is finished.
- Pre-trip inspection and seal check occur before pulling a loaded trailer.
- Driving windows of 8–10 hours mix with fuel stops and overnight parking.
- Gate check-in, appointment confirmation and yard staging take place at each DC.
- After delivery the driver either exchanges trailers or waits for a live load.
- 34-hour resets happen at the Mobile terminal or an approved truck-stop site.
- A given week may finish in Atlanta, Memphis or Birmingham instead of Mobile.
About the Carrier
Retail replenishment depends on scheduled freight that keeps distribution centers and stores stocked across multiple states. Dedicated capacity links Gulf Coast outbound volume with inland receiving facilities so inventory moves on predictable cycles rather than open-market bids. A mid-sized regional carrier running a National Retail Division supplies that capacity by aligning customer demand with consistent equipment and planned dispatch sequences. The operation centers on repeat retail facilities and recognizable freight patterns while still covering multi-state lanes that shift with weekly volume. This structure maintains continuous movement of palletized merchandise without forcing drivers to chase individual spot loads.
Health Coverage Medical, dental and vision options after eligibility period
Retirement 401(k) with company match
Orientation Paid orientation
Rider / Pet Rider program and pet policy subject to company approval
Additional Support Fuel card, EZPass/toll transponder, breakdown coordination, terminal parking
- Valid Class A CDL
- Approximately 6 months recent tractor-trailer experience preferred
- Acceptable MVR and verifiable employment history
- DOT physical, drug and alcohol testing, FMCSA Clearinghouse query
- Ability to remain on the road approximately 2–3 weeks at a time
- Willingness to work overnight, weekend and holiday appointments when required
- Metro congestion around Atlanta, Birmingham and Dallas–Fort Worth
- I-10 construction zones and Gulf Coast weather events
- Retail DC yard congestion during holiday and back-to-school peaks
- Occasional waits for empty or loaded trailer release
- Appointment or reload adjustments triggered by HOS or equipment issues
1
Recruiter Contact
Usually within one business day
2
Document Check
CDL, MVR and employment verification
3
Screening
Drug test and Clearinghouse query
4
Orientation
Paid orientation at Mobile terminal
Q: How much of the freight is drop-and-hook versus live load? ▼
Roughly 60–70 percent drop-and-hook, 20–30 percent live load and 10–20 percent live unload, depending on the individual customer facility.
Q: Does the driver touch the freight? ▼
No. Warehouse personnel, yard hostlers or customer distribution-center staff handle loading and unloading. The account is predominantly no-touch.
Q: Where do drivers park overnight and take 34-hour resets? ▼
Major interstate truck stops, company-approved locations or customer-approved staging areas are used. Resets occur at the Mobile terminal when geography allows or at an approved truck stop near the current freight market.
Q: Can the planned return to Mobile shift? ▼
Yes. Customer appointments, HOS limits, weather or equipment issues can move the exact return date.
Q: Are recent CDL school graduates considered? ▼
Graduates who have completed an approved CDL program and meet company safety standards may be considered.
Q: What happens if the expected trailer is not available? ▼
Operations works with the customer or a nearby yard to locate replacement equipment while the driver waits.
Mobile sits at the junction of Gulf Coast port activity, interstate distribution and regional manufacturing, creating steady demand for CDL-A drivers across several operating models. Port and intermodal carriers, dedicated retail fleets, regional dry-van operations, OTR companies, LTL providers and industrial contractors all recruit in the area. Local and home-weekly roles draw drivers who prioritize frequent home time, while dedicated and longer-haul accounts compete for those comfortable staying out for extended periods. The combination of port volume, warehouse growth around South Alabama Logistics Park, aerospace and retail distribution keeps hiring active throughout the year and gives experienced drivers multiple paths depending on preferred schedule and freight type.
Mobile functions as a Gulf Coast freight gateway where ocean cargo, warehouses, manufacturing and inland distribution meet. Direct access to I-10 east-west and I-65 north-south, together with connections to I-59, I-20, I-75 and I-85, links the Port of Mobile and South Alabama Logistics Park with Southeast and national markets. Distribution facilities concentrated around Mobile and the Theodore/Irvington industrial corridor generate outbound palletized retail freight that feeds regional and longer-haul networks. Backhaul opportunities from Atlanta, Birmingham, Memphis, Dallas–Fort Worth, Jacksonville, Orlando and Nashville keep equipment productive even when returns are not direct to Mobile. Seasonal retail peaks and consistent port-related traffic combine to support reliable freight movement through the corridor year-round.