Regional CDL-A Position Dry Van
CDL-A Regional Dry Van Truck Driver – Greensboro, NC
Food & Grocery Distribution • Home Weekly • 1–3 Nights Out
Greensboro, NC Regional Dry Van 2021–2025 Tractors
Regional dry-van position hauling palletized food, grocery and consumer freight from Greensboro across the Carolinas and nearby Southeast markets. Home weekly with 1–3 nights out and 2,200–2,450 paid miles per week.
Typical Weekly Gross
$1,550–$1,800
Typical Annualized: ~$80,600–$93,600
Sign-On Bonus $1,500
Home Time Weekly • 1–3 nights out
Base Rate $0.66 CPM + activity pay
Weekly Miles 2,200–2,450
Freight Type Palletized ambient food & grocery
Regional company drivers move sealed 53-foot dry vans of palletized ambient food and grocery products between distribution centers, wholesale facilities and cross-docks across the Southeast.
- Hauls sealed 53-ft dry vans of palletized ambient food and grocery freight.
- Picks up and delivers at distribution centers, wholesale facilities and cross-docks.
- Checks trailer number, seal, BOL and load condition before leaving the facility.
- Handles live-load and drop-and-hook appointments with dispatch support.
- Reports delays, shortages, damage and detention events through the company system.
- Completes pre-trip/post-trip inspections and electronic DVIR requirements.
Pay combines base mileage with qualifying activity pay. Typical weekly gross of $1,550–$1,800 reflects 2,200–2,450 paid miles at $0.66 CPM plus stop and detention earnings.
Base Mileage Rate $0.66 per paid mile
Typical Weekly Gross $1,550–$1,800
Typical Annualized ~$80,600–$93,600
Sign-On Bonus $1,500 ($500 after 30/90/180 days)
Detention $25/hour after 2 hours
Stop Pay $20 per qualifying additional stop
Pay Frequency Weekly direct deposit
Home Time Weekly; typically 1–3 nights out
Operating Corridor NC, SC, VA, TN and adjacent Southeast
Terminal Greensboro, NC
Weekly Paid Miles 2,200–2,450
Dispatch Window Approx. 4:00–8:00 AM starts
Tractors 2021–2025 Freightliner Cascadia and Volvo VNL, mixed fleet based on availability
Transmission Mostly automatic
Trailers 2019–2025 53-ft dry vans, swing doors, air-ride
In-Cab Features Sleeper, ELD, forward-facing dash cam, collision mitigation, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise
Assignment Assigned when available; temporary or slip-seat possible
Some units include refrigerator/inverter and load-lock storage. Company fuel card and toll transponder provided as needed. Maintenance handled at terminal or outside vendors.
Palletized ambient food, packaged grocery products, beverages and household consumables move between Triad distribution centers and Southeast markets, with frequent reloads.
- Greensboro, NC → Charlotte, NC
- Greensboro, NC → Raleigh, NC
- Greensboro, NC → Richmond, VA
- Greensboro, NC → Roanoke, VA
- Greensboro, NC → Knoxville, TN
- Greensboro, NC → Columbia, SC
- Greensboro, NC → Greenville, SC
- Greensboro, NC → Wilmington, NC
Primary corridors: I-40, I-85, I-73, I-77, I-95, I-81. Drop-and-hook is 50–60%; live load/unload makes up the balance. Sequences change with appointments and available backhauls.
- First load assignment usually arrives the afternoon before a morning pickup.
- Pre-trip completed and trailer released at a Greensboro-area or nearby DC.
- Several regional turns fill the week instead of one extended OTR trip.
- Next load is often planned before the current delivery is finished.
- 34-hour reset is scheduled at home when the weekly sequence allows.
- Parking uses company yards, approved drop lots or major truck stops.
About the Carrier
Regional food and grocery distribution needs consistent capacity that keeps warehouses and retail networks stocked on predictable cycles. This mid-sized operation focuses on sealed palletized ambient freight, not restaurant case delivery. Drivers work with the same dispatch team that plans appointments, arranges reloads and adjusts for warehouse delays. Equipment is positioned around Triad distribution centers with support for maintenance and roadside issues. The goal is reliable weekly home time and practical day-to-day communication rather than national-fleet scale.
Health Coverage Medical, dental and vision options
Retirement 401(k) with company contribution
Orientation Paid
Parking Home-terminal parking
Additional Support Rider policy (subject to approval), referral program, roadside assistance coordination
- Valid Class A CDL; minimum age 21 for interstate operation
- Minimum 6 months recent verifiable tractor-trailer experience preferred
- Acceptable MVR and safety history; DOT physical and drug screen required
- Clearinghouse query; ability to enter/exit tractor and inspect trailers
- No tanker, HazMat, doubles or TWIC endorsement required
- Morning congestion on I-40 and I-85 plus Charlotte-area traffic.
- Warehouse gate queues and live-load waits of 45–120 minutes.
- Construction around the Triangle and weather in western corridors.
- Peak retail periods increase dock queues and trailer shortages.
- Parking tighter around Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham and Richmond in the evenings.
1
Recruiter Call
Usually within one business day
2
Verification
CDL, MVR, employment and safety history
3
DOT Screening
Drug screen and Clearinghouse query
4
Orientation
Paid; typical timeline 5–10 business days
Q: Is this restaurant foodservice with many hand-unloads? ▼
No. Freight is sealed, palletized ambient product handled by warehouse personnel. There are no multi-stop restaurant case deliveries.
Q: How often do routes change during the week? ▼
Dispatch adjusts based on appointments, available reloads and warehouse congestion. Drivers may finish the week in Greensboro or another approved location positioned for the next load.
Q: What happens if a trailer is rejected for cleanliness? ▼
Report unsuitable equipment before loading. Food-related customers may reject trailers with odor, debris or residue from a previous commodity.
Q: Are lumper fees the driver’s responsibility? ▼
Drivers do not independently authorize unexpected charges. Dispatch or the customer contact handles authorization according to account procedures.
Q: Can recent CDL graduates apply? ▼
Possible with a strong recent training record and additional orientation, but the position is better suited to drivers already comfortable with 53-ft backing and distribution-center procedures.
Q: How is detention documented? ▼
Send arrival time, door time, release time and the appropriate BOL/POD information through the company’s established process.
Greensboro and the wider Piedmont Triad have a deep concentration of distribution, manufacturing and warehouse freight, creating steady demand for Class A drivers. Mid-sized carriers compete with national fleets, dedicated accounts, LTL operators and food distributors for experienced talent. Most openings favor drivers with at least six months of recent tractor-trailer experience, clean safety records and familiarity with distribution-center appointments. Home-weekly schedules, automatic equipment and consistent miles are common expectations. Regional dry-van and dedicated roles make up a large share of available positions, with local and specialized opportunities also appearing regularly.
Greensboro sits at the center of the Piedmont Triad freight network with direct access to I-40, I-85, I-73, I-840 and I-785. The PTI Airport corridor and surrounding industrial areas support substantial warehouse and distribution activity, while nearby High Point, Winston-Salem, Burlington and Kernersville expand the practical radius. Grocery distribution, consumer products, manufacturing and 3PL warehousing create consistent outbound and reload opportunities across the Triad. Outbound lanes commonly feed Charlotte, the Triangle, Richmond, Roanoke, Knoxville and South Carolina markets. Backhaul strength centers on established warehouse clusters. Seasonal retail peaks increase dock activity and weekend freight, supporting year-round demand for regional capacity.