Class A CDL Solo OTR Truck Driver

Job overview

The Class A CDL Solo OTR Truck Driver role is based in Birmingham, AL, with nationwide over-the-road routes and drivers able to live elsewhere. The posting lists average solo pay of $1,900–$2,400 per week, with performance-based pay and seasonal variation. DSL Express operates nationwide freight routes and describes itself as a non-mega carrier with 24-hour dispatch. The driver operates a modern fleet on over-the-road freight routes, with options for percentage-based or mileage-based pay. The role also includes meeting delivery requirements and maintaining safe, compliant operations; the posting requires a valid Class A CDL, at least two years of CDL experience, and a clean MVR and reasonable PSP report.

What you'll do

• Operate Class A trucks on nationwide OTR routes
• transport dry van or refrigerated freight
• comply with ELD and safety requirements
• meet delivery and pickup schedules
• maintain required driving qualifications and records. The posting describes no-touch freight and no forced dispatch.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

class a cdl

solo otr driver

truck driver

nationwide otr routes

birmingham al

dsl express

dry van

refrigerated freight

no-touch freight

no forced dispatch

$1,900–$2,400/week

24/7 dispatch

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Weekly direct deposit
• monthly safety, delivery, and communication bonuses
• bonuses for passed DOT inspections
• hazard occupational insurance
• modern trucks
• dedicated dispatcher
• 24/7 dispatch
• fuel cards
• EZ-passes
• flexible home time.

Why this role

Solo drivers may choose percentage pay or switch to mileage pay; the posting also describes team-driver pay options.

About the employer

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