🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Orlando, Florida
- Route type: Over-the-Road
- Freight: Dry Van
- Schedule: 14–21 days on the road per cycle
🧭 Lane Network & Geography
- Primary lanes: Florida ↔ Texas, Midwest (Chicago/Indianapolis), Southeast return loops
- Hub cities: Orlando, Dallas, Atlanta, Chicago area DCs
- Freight clusters: Major retail distribution centers and manufacturing plants
- Seasonal shifts: Higher volume during back-to-school and holiday retail peaks
- Deadhead probability: Moderate (10–25% depending on freight balance)
💰 Earnings Breakdown (Real Pay Model)
- Base pay model: Practical miles CPM + detention, layover & stop pay
- Average weekly miles: 2,600–3,300 (varies with freight availability)
- Estimated gross weekly: $1,600–$2,200
- Bonus structure impact: $2,000 sign-on (90 days), $1,250 annual safety bonus
- Efficiency factor: Strong detention pay helps offset delays at major DCs
🔄 Freight Cycle Workflow
- Load assignment flow: Pre-planned 12–24 hours in advance with real-time dispatch adjustments
- Pickup → delivery cycle: Mix of drop-and-hook at DCs and live loads at warehouses
- Drop & hook ratio: High at retail DCs, lower at manufacturing sites
- Detention handling: Paid after applicable free time per load
- Empty miles probability: Occasional repositioning when freight is imbalanced
📋 Job Description
- Run consistent long-haul dry van freight across the Southeast, Texas, and Midwest corridors
- Handle drop-and-hook operations at major distribution centers along with occasional live unloads
- Manage HOS compliance while adapting to changing delivery appointments and traffic conditions
- Communicate regularly with dispatch regarding load status, delays, and routing changes
- Perform thorough pre- and post-trip inspections on assigned Kenworth T680 tractors
- Maintain accurate ELD logs and follow all safety protocols during extended cycles
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
Minimum 18 months verifiable OTR experience required
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record preferred (minor violations reviewed case-by-case)
Physical
Able to climb in/out of cab and secure loads when needed
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Kenworth T680 Sleeper (2022–2025 models)
- Fleet average age: 1–5 years
- Features: Automatic transmission, Samsara ELD, collision mitigation, premium sleeper with refrigerator and inverter
⚠️ Operational Risk Layer
- Weather exposure zones: Southeast summer storms and occasional Midwest winter conditions
- Traffic congestion risk: High around Atlanta, Dallas, and Nashville metro areas
- Load delay probability: Elevated at large DCs during peak receiving windows
- Equipment sensitivity: Standard dry van – focus on securement and weather protection
- Compliance checkpoints: Regular DOT scales and random inspections along I-75/I-10 corridors
🏠 Home Time
- 14–21 days on the road followed by 3–5 day reset in Orlando, based on cycle completion and freight needs
- 34-hour resets typically taken at truck stops near major hubs; dispatch works with drivers on return timing when possible
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Orlando → Dallas area DC (drop & hook) → regional Southeast return load
- Orlando → Chicago corridor with Midwest distribution center delivery and backhaul
- Florida manufacturing pickup → Atlanta or Carolinas delivery loop
🏢 Company & Fleet Model
- Carrier type: Mid-size national dry van carrier with strong Southeast presence
- Dispatch model: Centralized planning with regional support
- Equipment ownership: Company-owned modern fleet
- Maintenance model: National vendor network with proactive tracking
- Turnover risk: Moderate – stable for consistent performers
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How consistent is the home time?
Most drivers complete a 14–21 day cycle before returning to Orlando for 3–5 days. Exact timing can shift slightly depending on final load availability.
What kind of detention pay is offered?
Detention is paid after the standard free time per load. High-volume DCs can create longer waits, especially during peak retail periods.
Is the 18-month OTR experience a hard requirement?
Yes. We need drivers who can comfortably handle multi-week cycles and independent decision-making on the road.
How new are the trucks?
Our Orlando fleet averages 1–5 years old with Kenworth T680 sleepers equipped with modern safety features and automatic transmissions.
Are there many empty miles?
Most loads are planned to keep you moving, but repositioning does happen when freight is heavier in one direction. Dispatch works to minimize this.
Do you run a lot on weekends?
Yes. National retail and manufacturing freight moves 7 days a week, so weekend driving is common to stay on schedule.
🔗 CDL-A Over-the-Road Dry Van Driver – Orlando, Florida
This OTR dry van position based in Orlando involves running freight across the Southeast, into Texas, and up through key Midwest lanes. Drivers typically spend 2–3 weeks on the road handling retail and industrial dry van loads before returning home for a 3–5 day reset. Pay is mileage-based with additional detention and stop pay, averaging $1,600–$2,200 weekly depending on miles and accessorials. You'll be assigned late-model Kenworth T680 sleepers with modern safety systems. Routes often include drop-and-hook at large distribution centers for Walmart, Amazon, and similar retailers, though live unloads occur at some facilities. Expect variable traffic around Atlanta and other hubs, along with occasional schedule changes when freight priorities shift. The operation suits drivers comfortable with extended time away from home who can manage their own HOS compliance and adapt to real-world logistics realities like seasonal peaks and appointment congestion. A minimum of 18 months verifiable OTR experience is required.
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