Regional CDL-A Position No-Touch Dry Van
CDL-A Regional Dry Van Driver – No-Touch Freight | Birmingham, AL
Hiring Area: Birmingham, AL • Terminal: Birmingham
Birmingham, AL Regional Dry Van Primarily 2020–2025
Scheduled Southeast dry-van linehaul from the Birmingham terminal with mostly no-touch freight, weekly home time after 1–2 nights out, and weekly pay of $1,550–$1,900.
Typical Weekly Gross
$1,700–$1,850
Annualized Typical: ~$91,000
Weekly Range $1,550–$1,900
Pay Rate $0.72–$0.74 CPM
Home Time Weekly • 1–2 nights out
Sign-On Bonus $1,000
Weekly Miles 2,200–2,500
Warehouse personnel handle loading and unloading. Drivers manage the tractor, trailer, paperwork, inspections, appointment timing and dispatch communication on this scheduled regional dry-van linehaul operation.
- Pick up preloaded or live-loaded 53-ft dry vans from Birmingham-area facilities.
- Verify trailer, BOL, seal and load information before departure.
- Run scheduled regional routes with mostly drop-and-hook freight.
- Communicate with dispatch on appointments, delays, parking and reloads.
- Complete pre-trip/post-trip inspections and electronic paperwork.
- Submit PODs and detention documentation after qualifying delays.
Mileage pay is $0.72–$0.74 per paid mile based on experience and fleet assignment. A normal 2,350-mile week at about $0.73 yields roughly $1,715 in base pay; limited detention usually brings the typical week near $1,750.
Weekly Range $1,550–$1,900
Typical Weekly Gross ~$1,750
Annualized Typical ~$91,000
Sign-On Bonus $1,000 ($250 at 30 days, $250 at 90 days, $500 at 180 days)
Detention $25/hour after qualifying wait period
Pay Frequency Weekly direct deposit
Home Time Home weekly, normally 1–2 nights out
Operating Area Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi and nearby Southeast
Terminal Birmingham, AL
Weekly Miles 2,200–2,500 paid miles
Dispatch Window Early morning through first part of the operating day
Tractors Freightliner Cascadia and Volvo VNL sleepers, primarily 2020–2025 model years, mixed by availability
Trailers 53-ft dry van, mixed 2019–2025 fleet
Transmission Automatic
Safety & Tech ELD with electronic DVIR, forward-facing dash camera, collision-mitigation systems, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise control
Assignment Assigned tractor when fleet availability permits; temporary slip-seating possible during maintenance
Air-ride suspension, sliding fifth wheels and standard logistics/load-lock equipment come with the trailers. Routine maintenance runs through the Birmingham-area shop and approved vendors; roadside issues are handled by operations and maintenance, not the driver alone.
Freight is primarily palletized general commodity dry van—packaged consumer goods, retail replenishment, paper and packaging, non-perishable food, industrial supplies, automotive-related components and manufactured goods. Roughly 60–70 % of stops are drop-and-hook or preloaded; the balance is live load or unload.
- Birmingham, AL → Atlanta, GA via I-20
- Birmingham, AL → Nashville, TN via I-65
- Birmingham, AL → Memphis, TN via I-22 / I-269 / I-40
- Birmingham, AL → Huntsville, AL via I-65 / US-31 / I-565
- Birmingham, AL → Montgomery, AL via I-65
- Birmingham, AL → Jackson, MS via I-20
- Birmingham, AL → Chattanooga, TN via I-59 and Mobile, AL via I-65
- First load usually originates at the Birmingham terminal or a nearby customer yard.
- Some days start with a preloaded trailer already staged; others require a live pickup.
- After delivery, dispatch looks for a practical reload or backhaul instead of sending the driver empty.
- Common sequences: Birmingham–Atlanta–Birmingham, Birmingham–Nashville–Huntsville–Birmingham, or Birmingham–Memphis–Birmingham.
- The next trailer is often assigned before the current load finishes when freight is available.
- A 34-hour reset is normally taken during the weekly home period when operations allow.
- Drivers begin planning overnight parking before the last legal hours of service.
About the Carrier
Southeast distribution centers, manufacturing plants and freight-transfer points need reliable regional capacity that can string short loaded movements together without long empty stretches. This mid-sized carrier concentrates on scheduled general-commodity dry-van freight moving between Birmingham and markets across Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee and Mississippi. Drop-and-hook efficiency and steady utilization take priority over fixed two-city routes, so dispatch adjusts the sequence according to customer readiness, trailer availability and HOS limits. Drivers are responsible only for the tractor, paperwork and timing; the freight itself stays no-touch and palletized.
Health Coverage Medical, dental and vision options
Retirement 401(k) with company match according to plan terms
Orientation Paid company orientation
Rider Program Subject to company approval
Additional Driver referral program, safety recognition, paid DOT physical renewal, company toll/transponder program, safety equipment
- Valid CDL Class A
- Approximately 6 months recent verifiable CDL-A experience preferred; recent graduates of accredited programs may be considered
- Acceptable MVR and PSP/safety history
- Must meet DOT physical requirements, pass drug and alcohol screening, and complete Clearinghouse query
- Able to read shipping documents, communicate with dispatch and warehouse staff, complete electronic documentation, and perform pre-trip/post-trip inspections
- Able to work overnight regional trips and operate safely in rain, heat, occasional winter weather and heavy metropolitan traffic
- Congestion, construction and weather slowdowns on I-20, I-59 and I-65
- Gate or dock queues at larger distribution centers during high-volume shipping periods
- Trailer not ready because another customer has not finished unloading
- Live-load facilities taking longer than planned or late trailer releases
- Seasonal retail volume raising appointment pressure before major holidays
1
Recruiter Call
Usually within one business day
2
Safety & Employment Checks
CDL, MVR/PSP, employment history, drug screen, Clearinghouse
3
Hiring Decision
Typically 5–10 business days
4
Orientation & First Dispatch
Birmingham terminal, paid orientation
Q: Is this Birmingham regional CDL-A job home weekly? ▼
Yes. Drivers normally spend 1–2 nights out and return to the Birmingham area for a weekly reset.
Q: Is the freight really no-touch? ▼
Yes. Warehouse personnel handle loading and unloading. Drivers are responsible for the equipment, paperwork and timing.
Q: How many miles do regional drivers typically run? ▼
Approximately 2,200–2,500 paid miles per week under normal conditions.
Q: What cities does this Birmingham regional route cover? ▼
Primary destinations include Atlanta, Nashville, Memphis, Huntsville, Montgomery, Jackson, Chattanooga and Mobile, with reloads planned around available freight.
Q: Are tractors assigned? ▼
Drivers normally receive an assigned tractor when fleet availability permits. Temporary slip-seating can occur during scheduled maintenance or unscheduled repairs.
Q: How does detention pay work? ▼
Detention pays $25 per hour after the company’s qualifying waiting period. Documented arrival, appointment and release times are required.
Birmingham maintains a dense CDL-A hiring market supported by regional dry-van carriers, LTL networks, dedicated fleets, truckload operators and distribution centers. Demand stays steady because of retail warehouses, manufacturing plants, food-and-beverage facilities and general logistics activity concentrated around the metro and nearby suburbs such as Bessemer, Trussville and Leeds. East-west freight on I-20/I-59 and north-south movement on I-65 create consistent volume toward Atlanta, Nashville, Memphis, Huntsville, Montgomery and Mobile. Drivers with clean records and regional or linehaul experience find openings across local, regional and dedicated segments throughout the year.
Birmingham sits at the intersection of I-20, I-59 and I-65, functioning as an inland Southeast distribution hub that also connects highway freight with three Class I railroads and the local airport. Continuous outbound and inbound volume is generated by retail distribution centers, food-and-beverage facilities, manufacturing plants, automotive suppliers, building-material yards and industrial warehouses clustered around Bessemer, Trussville, Leeds, Pelham and Alabaster. I-20 carries the primary Atlanta corridor and westbound traffic into Mississippi; I-65 feeds Montgomery, Mobile, Huntsville and points farther north. The combination of interstate access, rail interchanges and dense warehouse inventory makes short-to-medium regional turns practical year-round, with predictable volume swings tied to seasonal retail peaks and industrial production cycles.