Home CDL-A Jobs Job Form CDL News
CDL A Job Type
States
Top CDL-A Cities
Driver Hub

CDL A Job Type

×
OTR CDL-A Jobs USA Regional CDL-A Jobs USA Local CDL-A Jobs USA Owner Operator CDL-A Jobs USA

States

×
Alabama Arkansas Arizona California Colorado Florida Georgia Illinois Idaho Indiana Kentucky Louisiana Missouri Minnesota Michigan North Carolina New Jersey New York New Mexico Oregon Ohio Pennsylvania Texas Tennessee Wisconsin Washington

Top CDL-A Cities

×
Atlanta Albuquerque Baton Rouge Birmingham Boise Buffalo Chicago Cleveland Charlotte Cincinnati Columbus Dallas Denver Detroit Elizabeth Eugene Fort Smith Fort Worth Fort Wayne Fresno Greensboro Houston Harrisburg Indianapolis Idaho Falls Jacksonville Joliet Kansas City Lakeland Laredo Lexington Little Rock Los Angeles Louisville Madison Miami Memphis Milwaukee Minneapolis Mobile Montgomery Nashville Newark New York New Orleans Orlando Philadelphia Phoenix Portland San Antonio San Bernardino San Diego Saint Paul Seattle Savannah Springfield Stockton St. Louis Tacoma Tampa Tucson

Driver Hub

×
CDL-A Trucking School & Job Placement CDL-A Pay Calculator
OTR CDL-A Position Dedicated Dry Van

CDL-A OTR Dry Van Dedicated Driver

Hiring Area: Jacksonville, FL • Terminal: Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville, FL OTR Dedicated 2020–2025 Sleepers

Dedicated OTR dry van from Jacksonville hauls retail and consumer goods on 10–14 day cycles through Southeast-to-Midwest and Northeast lanes. Typical drivers earn $1,550–$2,050 weekly ($80,600–$106,600 annually).

Weekly Gross
$1,550–$2,050
Estimated Annual: $80,600–$106,600
Sign-On Bonus $1,500 after 90 days
Home Time Every 10–14 days
Driver Type Company Driver
Weekly Miles 2,500–3,200
Freight Type Dry Van Retail

Position Overview

A mid-sized regional carrier operates this dedicated Jacksonville account to keep retail and consumer product freight moving on established national lanes.

  • Completes full pre-trip and post-trip inspections to DOT standards.
  • Performs customer check-in, trailer inspections and delivery confirmation at distribution facilities.
  • Verifies bills of lading, seal numbers and all delivery paperwork.
  • Reports tractor or trailer problems before they impact service.
  • Keeps accurate ELD logs, fuel records and trip documentation.
  • Works with dispatch on route changes, reloads and home-time planning.
  • Manages fuel stops, rest breaks and overnight parking inside available hours.

Pay & Compensation Breakdown

Base earnings come from paid miles. Detention and stop pay apply only when customer delays or extra stops meet company rules.

Weekly Gross $1,550–$2,050
CPM Rate $0.62–$0.68
Typical Week 2,900 miles × $0.65 = $1,885
Estimated Annual $80,600–$106,600
Sign-On Bonus $1,500 after 90 days active employment
Detention / Stop Pay Separate when qualifying delays or multi-stops occur

Schedule, Home Time & Routes

Average Cycle 10–14 days out
Operating Corridor Southeast, Midwest, Northeast, occasional Southwest
Base Location Jacksonville, FL
Weekly Paid Miles 2,500–3,200
34-Hour Resets Typically taken on the road at approved parking locations

Equipment & Cabin Specs

Tractor Models Freightliner Cascadia 2021–2025 / Kenworth T680 2020–2024
Cab Type Sleeper configurations for extended OTR cycles
Transmission Automated
Safety Features Adaptive cruise (where equipped), lane departure, forward cameras, collision mitigation
Trailers 53' dry van with swing doors, logistics posts, load locks, air-ride suspension
Assignment Assigned tractor when fleet availability allows

Company ELD is standard. Scheduled preventive maintenance and roadside support run through dispatch and terminal vendors.

Real Routes

Loads consist of palletized general merchandise, retail inventory, household goods and packaged consumer products. Roughly 60–70 % of work is drop-and-hook; 30–40 % is live load or unload.

  • Jacksonville → Atlanta on I-10 / I-75 for retail replenishment freight.
  • Jacksonville → Charlotte on I-95 / I-26 serving Carolina distribution markets.
  • Jacksonville → Nashville on I-10 / I-75 / I-24 into Mid-South centers.
  • Jacksonville → Indianapolis on I-75 / I-65 linking Midwest distribution.
  • Jacksonville → Columbus, OH on I-75 / I-70 for consumer goods.
  • Jacksonville → Harrisburg, PA on I-95 / I-78 supporting Northeast networks.
  • Occasional Dallas runs on I-10 / I-20 and Memphis backhauls on I-40.

Typical Week & Daily Workflow

  • Next load details arrive before the current delivery is finished.
  • Pickup occurs at a Jacksonville-area shipper or distribution facility after pre-trip.
  • Long-haul miles continue through Southeast, Midwest or Northeast corridors.
  • Arrival at the customer distribution center starts drop-and-hook or live process.
  • Seal check, paperwork and electronic confirmation finish before departure.
  • Network reload or backhaul positions the truck toward Southeast markets.
  • Overnight parking is planned early at approved truck stops or permitted yards.

About the Carrier

Steady retail and consumer product movement between Southeast warehouses and national receiving points requires reliable dry-van capacity that can handle both dedicated lanes and flexible backhauls. This mid-sized regional carrier supplies that capacity from a Jacksonville base, pairing customer-specific freight with network reloads to keep empty miles low. The focus stays on established distribution corridors rather than spot-market swings, producing consistent trailer turns across Midwest and Northeast markets. Jacksonville’s location on the I-95 and I-10 corridors supplies both outbound volume and return opportunities, supporting continuous Southeast recruitment and national lane coverage.

Benefits & Healthcare Coverage

Health Coverage Medical, dental and vision available after 60 days
Retirement 401(k) with company match after eligibility period
Paid Time Off Vacation after completion of probationary period
Performance Incentives Quarterly safety and mileage awards
Operational Support Uniforms, fuel card, roadside assistance program

Driver Qualification Requirements

  • Valid Class A CDL
  • Minimum 1 year recent verifiable OTR dry van experience
  • Clean driving history and acceptable MVR
  • No recent serious preventable accidents
  • Successful DOT physical, drug screen, Clearinghouse query and road evaluation

Operational Delays

  • Atlanta metro and Charlotte corridor traffic congestion
  • Jacksonville port-area delays during peak shipping windows
  • Retail distribution center appointment backups in holiday seasons
  • Northeast urban delivery congestion
  • Interstate construction zones and weather-related reroutes

Hiring Process

1
Recruiter Screen
Phone review of CDL status and experience
2
Qualification Checks
MVR, Clearinghouse, drug screen
3
Road Evaluation
Equipment discussion and final offer
4
Orientation
Safety, ELD training and first dispatch

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How long are drivers usually away from home? ▼
Most drivers stay out 10–14 days depending on freight availability and return scheduling.
Q: Are trucks assigned or shared? ▼
Assigned equipment is provided when fleet availability allows.
Q: How consistent is the dedicated freight volume? ▼
Established customer lanes form the core; network freight fills gaps to maintain utilization through seasonal retail changes.
Q: What share of stops are drop-and-hook? ▼
Approximately 60–70 % are drop-and-hook. Live loading or unloading accounts for the remaining 30–40 % based on facility rules.
Q: Where do drivers park overnight? ▼
Company-approved terminals, permitted customer yards, or established truck stops along major corridors such as I-95, I-75, I-65 and I-70.
Q: Does dispatch change routes during a cycle? ▼
Yes. Customer priority, trailer availability, weather and remaining hours can alter the plan; updates usually arrive before the current delivery ends.
Q: How are roadside breakdowns handled? ▼
Drivers notify dispatch; the company arranges roadside vendors and terminal maintenance support to limit downtime.

Jacksonville CDL-A OTR Driver Job Market

Jacksonville stands as one of Florida’s strongest CDL-A markets. Port activity, retail distribution centers and manufacturing support create ongoing demand across port drayage, regional dry van, dedicated retail, food distribution, LTL and long-haul segments. Multiple national fleets and regional carriers operate terminals in Northeast Florida, so experienced Class A drivers face more choices than in smaller state markets. Direct access to I-95, I-10 and I-75 toward Atlanta, Savannah and the Midwest keeps freight volume high year-round. Drivers typically weigh weekly miles, home-time reliability, equipment condition and detention policies when comparing offers. Both daily-home and extended-cycle positions remain available, giving OTR candidates a competitive local landscape.

Location & Freight Market

Jacksonville operates as a Southeast freight gateway. The Port of Jacksonville feeds import consumer products into warehouse parks clustered along the I-95 and I-10 corridors. Large retail distribution centers and manufacturing suppliers generate steady outbound dry-van volume headed inland to Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, Memphis, Indianapolis, Chicago and Northeast markets. Building materials, industrial supplies and food-related products add further density. The city’s role as a redistribution hub between Florida and national networks keeps trailer flow balanced. Holiday inventory, back-to-school shipping and promotional retail cycles produce seasonal peaks that can tighten appointment windows, yet overall freight volume continues year-round. Atlantic coast access combined with interstate connectivity sustains continuous demand for dry-van capacity linking Southeast origins with Midwest and Northeast receivers.

Start Your Application