CDL Class A Driver

CDL A Truck Driver
New Orleans, LA 70112

HWY Express is hiring experienced CDL A drivers for over-the-road dry van routes covering the lower 48 states. This position is structured for drivers who prefer steady freight flow and predictable home scheduling.

What You'll Earn

• Weekly earnings are $1,325–$1,525
• $1,000 orientation pay
• $1,000 sign-on bonus
• Scheduled home time every two weeks

Drivers haul 100% no-touch freight with a focus on drop-and-hook efficiency. The routing structure is designed to maintain consistent movement and reduce unnecessary delays at customer facilities.

Equipment

• Late-model Freightliner, Volvo, and Peterbilt tractors
• Automatic transmissions with APU, inverter, and refrigerator

Equipment assignments are maintained to support reliability and long-haul comfort across extended routes.

Home Time & Freight

Home time includes a 48-hour reset every two weeks. Select lanes may provide additional routing flexibility depending on freight patterns and scheduling needs. Nationwide freight allows drivers to operate across established customer networks.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage options are available. Disability and life insurance plans are offered. Drivers are eligible for paid vacation time and participation in a 401(k) retirement savings program with profit sharing. Per diem pay options and a pet policy are available.

Qualifications

Minimum six months of recent CDL A tractor-trailer experience within the last 24 months, or one year within the last three years. Drivers must maintain compliance with DOT safety regulations.

HWY Express operates as a family-owned carrier focused on consistent freight volume and organized dispatch communication.

HWY Express is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants in accordance with applicable employment laws.

About Highway Express

Highway Express is a regionally focused carrier operating temperature-controlled freight across established lanes east of I-35. The company emphasizes structured dispatch coordination, consistent equipment standards, and defined routing patterns designed to support operational stability. Fleet management prioritizes preventative maintenance scheduling, organized communication, and predictable freight flow. Drivers are integrated into established regional rotations rather than irregular long-haul cycles. Highway Express maintains a professional operating model centered on reliability, safety compliance, and steady weekly mileage.