Dedicated CDL-A Position Regional | Home Weekly

CDL-A Regional Truck Driver – Philadelphia, PA | Home Weekly

Hiring Area: Philadelphia Metro • Terminal: Philadelphia-area

Philadelphia, PA Dedicated Regional No-Touch Healthcare

Dedicated regional CDL-A runs hauling palletized healthcare and medical supply freight from Philadelphia. Recurring Mid-Atlantic lanes, weekly home time, and primarily no-touch dry-van freight.

Weekly Gross
$1,650–$1,800
Annual Gross: $85,800–$93,600
Base CPM $0.70–$0.72
Weekly Miles 2,200–2,500
Home Time Home Weekly
Freight No-touch healthcare / dry van
Sign-On $1,500

Position Overview

This is a dedicated regional CDL-A position hauling palletized healthcare and medical supply freight from the Philadelphia area. Drivers follow recurring Mid-Atlantic lanes, work scheduled appointments, and are generally home weekly.

  • Run dedicated regional routes throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland.
  • Haul primarily palletized, no-touch healthcare and medical supply freight.
  • Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and verify trailer, seal, and BOL information.
  • Maintain appointment times and communicate with dispatch when traffic or HOS may affect delivery.
  • Handle routine backing, docking, yard moves, and customer check-in procedures.
  • Follow customer security, safety, seal-control, and documentation requirements.

Pay & Compensation Breakdown

Earnings are mileage-based with detention available for qualifying customer delays under company policy. Weekly gross reflects normal dispatch and activity.

Base CPM $0.70–$0.72 per paid mile
Typical Weekly Gross $1,650–$1,800
Estimated Annual Gross $85,800–$93,600
Typical Weekly Miles 2,200–2,500 paid miles
Detention Available for qualifying customer delays per policy
Sign-On Bonus $1,500 (paid in installments with continued employment)
Payroll Weekly direct deposit

Schedule, Home Time & Routes

Home Time Home weekly; many drivers return multiple times during the week
Operating Area Generally within ~300 miles of Philadelphia
Terminal Philadelphia-area terminal or designated drop yards
Weekly Miles Approximately 2,200–2,500 paid miles
Typical Start Early morning dispatch common

Equipment & Cabin Specs

Tractors Freightliner Cascadia and Kenworth T680 (primarily late-model)
Cab Types Mix of sleeper and day-cab
Transmission Automated
Trailers 53' dry vans, air-ride, sliding tandems
Safety Features Forward-facing camera, collision mitigation, and related systems on most units
Assignment Assigned tractor when available; limited slip-seating possible on day-cabs

ELD, GPS/telematics, and onboard communications are standard. Roadside support and preventive maintenance run through the regional network.

Typical Routes & Freight Lanes

Freight consists of palletized medical supplies, packaged clinical products, durable medical equipment, and laboratory supplies. Most loads are dry-van and no-touch.

  • Philadelphia → Allentown / Bethlehem, PA
  • Philadelphia → Newark / Edison / New Brunswick, NJ
  • Philadelphia → Wilmington, DE → Baltimore, MD
  • Philadelphia → Harrisburg or Wilkes-Barre, PA
  • Regional coverage across eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland
  • Primarily drop-and-hook with a mix of live-load and live-unload appointments

Typical Week & Daily Workflow

  • First load and appointment details are usually provided the evening before or early the same morning.
  • Pre-trip, hook trailer, and depart for the initial healthcare or distribution facility.
  • Next assignment is often issued while the current delivery is still underway.
  • Most weeks include a mix of same-day returns and one or two nights away on longer regional sequences.
  • Friday commonly finishes with final deliveries and return to the terminal or yard.
  • Dispatch plans around remaining HOS and customer priorities rather than forcing maximum miles.

About the Carrier

This Philadelphia-area carrier runs dedicated regional dry-van freight that supports healthcare distributors, medical supply facilities, warehouses, and commercial receivers across the Mid-Atlantic. The focus is recurring appointment-based lanes rather than general OTR freight. Drivers operate within a structured regional network that prioritizes reliable service, accurate documentation, and consistent home time.

Benefits & Healthcare Coverage

Health Coverage Medical, dental, and vision options after eligibility period
Retirement 401(k) with company match
Time Off Paid time off based on tenure and company policy
Orientation Paid orientation and account-specific training
Additional Support E-ZPass, fuel card, 24/7 roadside assistance, rider program (subject to approval)

Driver Qualification Requirements

  • Valid Class A CDL
  • Minimum 6–12 months recent Class A tractor-trailer experience preferred; qualified recent CDL graduates may be considered based on training and driving history
  • Acceptable MVR and PSP
  • Must meet DOT physical and drug-testing requirements
  • Ability to safely back 53' trailers and operate in congested urban and distribution environments
  • No HazMat or Tanker endorsement required for the standard account

Operational Delays

  • Congestion and construction on I-95, I-76, I-476 and New Jersey corridors
  • Strict appointment windows and occasional dock delays at busy facilities
  • Seasonal volume changes tied to healthcare demand and year-end activity
  • Limited yard space and tighter access at some hospital or medical campuses

Hiring Process

1
Recruiter Contact
Initial phone screening and position review
2
Qualification Review
CDL, MVR/PSP, and employment verification
3
DOT Screening
Required drug and alcohol screening and Clearinghouse review
4
Orientation
Paid orientation and account-specific training

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the freight mostly no-touch? ▼
Yes. The majority of loads are palletized and handled by warehouse personnel. Drivers focus on paperwork, seals, and appointment compliance.
Q: How much drop-and-hook versus live work is there? ▼
Drop-and-hook is common. A mix of live loading and unloading occurs depending on the customer and facility.
Q: What if a seal number does not match? ▼
Do not open the trailer. Contact dispatch or the receiving department immediately and follow their instructions.
Q: Where do drivers park overnight when away from the terminal? ▼
Company terminal or approved drop yards are primary. On nights away, drivers plan the 10-hour break around the next appointment. Dispatch can assist when plans change.
Q: Will I know my next load before finishing the current one? ▼
In most cases yes. Dispatch typically releases the next assignment while the current delivery is still in progress, though adjustments happen.
Q: How long does the hiring process usually take? ▼
Timing varies with verification and screening results. Most candidates move through the steps within roughly one to two weeks.

Philadelphia CDL-A Job Market

Philadelphia offers a solid mix of CDL-A opportunities. Regional and dedicated positions are common, along with local, intermodal, food distribution, retail, and healthcare-related freight. Many carriers advertise weekly home time or frequent home resets. Major corridors such as I-95, I-76, and I-476 support steady freight movement through the metro and surrounding states. Drivers with solid records can usually compare multiple regional and dedicated options rather than being limited to long-haul OTR work.

Location & Freight Market

Philadelphia sits at the center of a busy Mid-Atlantic freight network connecting Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and points farther north and south. Large hospital systems, medical distributors, and healthcare supply warehouses generate consistent demand for regional dry-van capacity. Distribution centers and third-party logistics facilities in southeastern Pennsylvania and South Jersey feed these lanes. The same corridors also move retail, food, and general freight, giving the region a diverse and relatively stable freight base throughout the year.

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