Pay & Compensation
- Weekly pay: $3,500–$4,500
- Annualized: $182,000–$234,000
- $3,000 Sign-on Bonus for qualified drivers
- Fuel surcharge applied to all trips
- Calculate your potential earnings with our CDL-A Pay Calculator
Location & Routes
- Based out of Sylacauga and Calera, AL
- Regional deliveries across AL, TN, SC, NC, GA
- Dry bulk and chemical freight
- Dispatch coordination and customer communication for timely deliveries
Job Description
- Operate dry bulk and chemical transport trucks safely
- Comply with DOT, FMCSA & HOS regulations
- Perform pre-trip inspections and maintain ELD logs
- Ensure cargo safety and vehicle maintenance
- Maintain communication with dispatch
Requirements
License
Valid CDL-A with Tanker endorsement
Medical & Compliance
DOT medical card and compliance with HOS rules
Experience
3–4 years tractor-trailer experience
Safety & Record
No DUI or major preventable accidents in past 3 years
Equipment & Fleet
- Late-model tractors with sleeper cabs
- GPS & telematics for route optimization
- Regular maintenance and roadside support
- Tractors 2010+ with all safety features
Home Time
- Regular regional home time
- Flexible scheduling based on routes and customers
Hiring Process
- Application submission online
- Phone screening with recruiter
- Verification of CDL and endorsements
- Orientation and equipment assignment
- Start of regional routes
Benefits
- Fuel and tire discounts
- Experienced dispatch and management support
- All tolls reimbursed
- Safety-focused culture with training
- Paid weekly and performance incentives
FAQ
Work schedule?
Monday–Friday, occasional weekends depending on customer needs.
Freight type?
Dry bulk and chemical loads
Pay calculation?
Weekly pay plus fuel surcharge and sign-on bonuses
Equipment?
Tractors 2010+ with GPS and telematics
Hiring duration?
1–2 weeks including screening and orientation
Home time?
Regular regional home time with flexibility
Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Sylacauga → Birmingham → Nashville → Atlanta → Charlotte
- Calera → Huntsville → Chattanooga → Greenville
- Regional chemical and dry bulk circuits in AL, TN, SC, NC, GA
- Pickups and deliveries coordinated with dispatch
- Scheduled drop-offs to optimize home time
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