Commercial Driver’s License Class A Truck Driver, OTR Dry Van

Job overview

The Commercial Driver’s License Class A Truck Driver, OTR Dry Van is an onsite, over-the-road role recruiting in Petal, MS, and nearby Hattiesburg and Forrest County. Compensation is not specified as a guaranteed salary; the posting states average weekly earnings of $1,525 and a $5,000 sign-on bonus. The role transports dry-van freight across the 48 contiguous states. The driver operates a solo tractor-trailer route, moving freight safely and reliably while meeting delivery schedules. The position offers mostly no-touch freight, regular home time every 10 to 14 days, and weekly pay.

What you'll do

• Drive a solo over-the-road dry van truck
• transport freight across the 48 states
• complete approximately 2,000 miles per week
• handle mostly no-touch, primarily drop-and-hook freight
• follow applicable driving and safety requirements
• return home for two days every 10 to 14 days.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cdl-a truck driver

otr

dry van

solo driver

no-touch freight

weekly pay

petal ms

american driver

$1,525 average weekly

$5,000 sign-on bonus

home every 10–14 days

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting at day 30
• 401(k) with company match up to 5%
• safety and productivity bonus eligibility
• detention pay after two hours
• layover or breakdown pay
• paid vacation after 12 months
• per diem available.

Why this role

Requires a valid Class A CDL, at least three months of tractor-trailer experience in the past 36 months, and the stated driving-record and screening qualifications. Trucks are 2023 or newer and automatic; one rider and one dog or cat up to 80 pounds are allowed.

About the employer

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