Regional CDL-A Dry Van Driver — Chattanooga, TN

Class A tractor-trailer work on regional Southeast dry van routes moving palletized merchandise and packaged industrial goods.

• Complete pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip equipment inspections.
• Verify bills of lading, seal numbers, pickup references, and delivery instructions.
• Follow assigned appointments, legal hours-of-service limits, and ELD rules.
• Communicate delays, breakdowns, and delivery-time changes to dispatch.
• Submit proof of delivery and supporting documents electronically.

Mileage earnings form the core of compensation. Weekly totals depend on paid miles completed under the stated rate range.

Annual figures are annualized estimates based on the published weekly range, not guaranteed earnings. The sign-on bonus is separate from regular mileage pay.

Departure times, trip length, and return timing depend on pickup appointments, delivery windows, traffic, and reload availability. Resets follow hours-of-service rules and available routing.

Maintenance is handled through carrier facilities or approved service providers. Condition and installed features should be verified for the assigned unit before dispatch.

Primary lanes use Chattanooga’s interstate access for regional distribution and industrial freight. Additional destinations appear only when customer demand and practical return loads support them.

• Chattanooga, TN → Atlanta, GA via I-75 south — regional distribution and general merchandise.
• Chattanooga, TN → Nashville, TN via I-24 west — warehouse freight and packaged industrial goods.
• Chattanooga, TN → Knoxville, TN via I-75 north — manufacturing and wholesale shipments.
• Chattanooga, TN → Birmingham, AL via I-24 west to I-59 south — industrial and consumer freight.

These are dispatch assignments, not guaranteed daily lanes. Actual routing depends on pickup and delivery appointments plus reload availability.

The written offer should identify bonus milestones and benefit start dates before acceptance.

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
• At least 6 months of verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience.
• Acceptable motor vehicle record under carrier and insurer standards.
• Ability to pass applicable DOT medical qualification and drug-testing requirements.
• Compliance with federal hours-of-service, ELD, and vehicle-inspection rules.
• Ability to handle regional overnight trips and standard dry van freight.

HazMat, Tanker, and TWIC credentials are not required for the standard freight described in this position.

• Congestion on I-24 near Nashville and I-75 approaching Atlanta.
• Customer dock queues, late loading, and missed appointment windows.
• Trailer shortages or a change from drop-and-hook to live loading.
• Heavy rain, reduced visibility, and winter weather on regional routes.
• Delayed reloads when customer shipping schedules change.

Notify dispatch promptly when a delay affects an appointment or the legal operating window.

Chattanooga, Tennessee, offers CDL-A drivers access to regional dry van, manufacturing, retail distribution, and general truckload opportunities. Current listings show competition among regional carriers and larger fleets for drivers who can manage scheduled deliveries and maintain safe operating records. Compensation varies by mileage rate, weekly dispatch volume, experience requirements, and home-time arrangements. Regional positions compete with dedicated accounts and over-the-road jobs that may offer different earning structures or longer periods away from home. Drivers comparing opportunities should evaluate paid miles, equipment assignment, bonus eligibility, and the written schedule rather than relying on advertised maximum earnings alone.

Chattanooga’s position at the junction of I-24, I-75, and I-59 connects Tennessee manufacturing and distribution activity with Atlanta, Nashville, Knoxville, and Birmingham. The surrounding economy includes automotive-related manufacturing, machinery, metal products, wholesale distribution, and consumer goods. These industries support dry van movements of boxed components, packaged materials, and palletized finished products. Regional truckload operations can use the interstate network to reach distribution centers and industrial customers across neighboring states. Freight volumes and return-load availability vary with production schedules, customer inventory cycles, seasonal retail demand, and appointment capacity. Individual routes depend on actual customer freight and dispatch planning.

Interested in regional dry van driving from Chattanooga, TN? Submit your application with your current Class A CDL, verifiable tractor-trailer experience, and contact information. Review the mileage rate, bonus eligibility, equipment assignment, and expected home-time pattern with recruiting before accepting an offer.

Pay: $1,400–$1,650 gross per week · Mileage rate: $0.68–$0.70 per paid mile · Sign-on bonus: $750, subject to written terms