🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Orlando, FL
- Route type: OTR
- Freight: Dry Van
- Schedule: Home every 10-14 days with 34-48 hour resets
📋 Job Description
- Run primarily east of the Mississippi with consistent freight lanes connecting Florida to the Southeast, Midwest, and Northeast
- Haul general dry van freight including consumer goods, retail merchandise, paper products, building materials, and e-commerce loads
- High percentage of drop-and-hook operations (70-80%) with occasional live loads/unloads
- Handle your own paperwork and load securement checks while maintaining HOS compliance via ELD
- Work with dispatch out of the Orlando terminal on predictable freight lanes using I-75 and I-95 corridors
- Expect variable deadhead, dock delays, appointment windows, and normal traffic around major hubs like Atlanta, Chicago, and Philly
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
Minimum 12 months verifiable OTR or regional tractor-trailer experience in the last 3 years
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record (no preventable accidents or major violations in past 3 years)
Physical
Able to perform pre-trip inspections, securement checks, and handle dry van freight duties
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Slip-seating for newer drivers, assigned trucks after 6–12 months based on performance and seniority
- Fleet average age: 4–5 years
- Features: Basic ELDs, GPS, some APUs
- Transmission type: Automatic on most units
- Maintenance program: Combination of in-house Orlando shop and national vendor network
🏠 Home Time
- Home time every 10–14 days with usually 34–48 hours reset at home in the Orlando area
- Weekly resets primarily at home when load availability and proximity allow
- Home time depends on freight balance and is not guaranteed on specific days
- Dispatch works to get drivers home when possible but may hold for strong backhauls during busy periods
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Orlando/Tampa area origins to Atlanta, GA or Charlotte, NC via I-75/I-95 with retail and consumer goods freight, drop-and-hook at distribution centers
- Florida loads to Midwest hubs like Chicago, IL or Indianapolis, IN via I-75 northbound, returning with backhauls from Southeast distribution points
- Orlando terminal to Northeast lanes reaching PA, OH, or VA markets with building materials and e-commerce loads, utilizing major interstates and return routing to Florida
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the home time schedule for this OTR dry van position?
Drivers get home every 10-14 days for 34-48 hour resets depending on load availability and proximity to the Orlando terminal.
What type of freight will I haul as an Orlando OTR driver?
Primarily general dry van freight such as consumer goods, retail merchandise, paper products, building materials, and e-commerce loads with mostly drop-and-hook.
What is the pay structure including CPM rate?
CPM pay of $0.58 – $0.64 per mile (loaded and empty) based on experience, plus stop pay, detention, and layover when applicable for an average of $1,350–$1,850 weekly.
What equipment will I drive out of Orlando?
Primarily 2019–2023 Freightliner Cascadias and International LTs with automatic transmissions and 53' dry van trailers.
Is previous experience required for this dry van role?
Yes, minimum 12 months verifiable OTR or regional tractor-trailer experience in the last 3 years is required along with a clean driving record.
How does dispatch handle routes and home time?
Dispatch is reachable 24/7 and works with predictable freight lanes but adjusts based on customer needs and freight balance while prioritizing getting drivers home when possible.
💼 Career Opportunities
OTR dry van drivers in the Orlando market benefit from steady freight flow connecting Florida origins to key Southeast, Midwest, and Northeast markets. This position builds valuable experience in drop-and-hook operations and multi-state routing that remains in high demand across the industry. Drivers gain familiarity with major corridors like I-75 and I-95, improving efficiency on future runs and opening doors to dedicated or specialized dry van opportunities. With consistent miles averaging 2,200–2,800 per week when productive, experienced drivers can expect reliable earnings and the ability to advance into higher-paying lanes or trainer roles over time. The dry van segment offers strong long-term stability due to ongoing consumer goods and retail demand east of the Mississippi. Orlando-based OTR experience also provides excellent transferable skills for regional positions or other fleet opportunities in Florida's active logistics network. Safety-focused drivers particularly benefit from performance bonuses and steady work in this competitive market.
🔗 OTR CDL-A Dry Van Driver – Orlando, FL
Orlando CDL-A drivers looking for OTR dry van opportunities will find this established Central Florida carrier offers realistic miles and predictable lanes east of the Mississippi. Running from Orlando-area terminals, drivers haul consumer goods, retail merchandise, and e-commerce loads primarily to destinations in GA, SC, NC, VA, PA, OH, IL, MI, and IN. With a focus on drop-and-hook freight (70-80%), this role suits experienced drivers comfortable with variable deadhead, appointment windows, and occasional live loads. Pay starts at $0.58–$0.64 CPM with weekly averages of $1,350–$1,850 and home time every 10-14 days. The fleet features 2019–2023 Freightliner Cascadias and International LTs with automatic transmissions. This position provides the balance of steady work and home resets that many OTR drivers seek in the Florida market. Ideal for drivers with at least 12 months verifiable experience who want consistent dry van freight without the extremes of dedicated or high-turn local work. Apply today to join a mid-sized operation with an Orlando terminal and realistic dispatch.
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