Entry-Level Commercial Truck Driver

Job overview

The Entry-Level Commercial Truck Driver role is based in Tupelo, MS, and involves regional routes covering about 3,000 miles per week. Compensation is $1,600–$1,800+ per week, paid Fridays by direct deposit. Polaris Freightways offers an Eastern Regional Fleet position for CDL school graduates. Drivers operate assigned trucks on regional routes carrying no-touch dry-van freight, mostly through drop-and-hook work. The company provides one month of paid training and behind-the-wheel instruction to prepare new drivers for road work; drivers may choose weekly or biweekly home time.

What you'll do

• Drive regional routes of approximately 3,000 miles per week
• transport no-touch dry-van freight, mostly drop-and-hook
• complete paid training and behind-the-wheel instruction
• meet safety, driving-record, and DOT requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

entry-level commercial truck driver

tupelo ms

polaris freightways

full-time

cdl school graduates

class a cdl

regional routes

no-touch freight

dry van

paid training

$1,600–$1,800+/week

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one
• paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• one month of paid training and behind-the-wheel instruction.

Why this role

Designed for CDL school graduates who completed 120 hours of instruction at an accredited CDL school; weekly or biweekly home time is offered as a choice.

About the employer

Polaris Freightways is hiring for this role. Industry: General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload. Sector: 48.