CDL-A Truck Driver
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Job Location:
Altoona, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Overview
Now hiring CDL-A drivers for a dedicated rail support position based in Altoona PA. This role offers high weekly averages consistent freight and a unique schedule with mostly daily home time plus one weekly layover.
Drivers will haul specialized freight and coordinate trailer swaps with other drivers across regional lanes.
Route & Freight Details
- Regional lanes across:
- PA OH IN VA
- Average:
- miles per week
- Freight includes:
- Railroad parts and locomotive components
- Mix of:
- Drop & hook
- Tailgating freight (moving product to rear of trailer)
- 20% of loads include broken-down locomotive parts
- Drivers will:
- Swap trailers with another driver at designated meet points
Schedule
- Monday Saturday
- Home daily Monday Thursday
- 1 layover on Friday
- Return home Saturday evening
- 24/7 operation:
- Must be available for weekends and holidays
- All holidays worked except Christmas Day
Pay & Compensation
- Avg Weekly Pay: $1800$1900
- Avg Annual Pay: $93000 $98000
Mileage Pay:
- $0.58 CPM (increases to $0.59 after 12 months)
Hourly Pay:
- $18/hour
Additional Pay:
- $14 stop pay (starting at first stop)
- $10 tailgate pay per load
- $17/hour delay pay (after 1 hour)
- $17/hour breakdown pay
Bonuses
- $500 transition bonus (paid on second paycheck)
Equipment & Work Setup
- 2022 Kenworth & Freightliner sleeper trucks
- 53 dry van trailers
- Automatic transmissions
- No slip seating
- Outward-facing cameras
- Trucks governed at 65 MPH
Work Environment
- Dedicated long-term freight account
- Some physical activity required (up to 50 lbs)
- Structured trailer swap system between drivers
Requirements
- Valid CDL-A license
- Minimum 6 months of recent tractor-trailer experience required
- Hazmat endorsement required
- Must be able to:
- Lift up to 50 lbs
- Work weekends and holidays
- Coordinate trailer swaps with other drivers
Benefits
- Rider and pet program available
- Medical dental vision
- 401(k) with company match
- Consistent long-term freight
Why This Job Works
- High pay for a semi-local schedule
- Mostly home daily with limited overnight travel
- Dedicated freight stable predictable work
- Strong accessorial pay boosts total income
Apply Today
If youre looking for a high-paying driving job with consistent freight and a strong home time structure apply now to get started.
