CDL-A Regional Driver

Rouse Trucking

$78K — $83K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid CDL-A license
  • Minimum of 1 year verifiable OTR experience
  • Comfortable with independent operations
  • Effective time management skills

Responsibilities

  • Transport regional freight consistently throughout the week
  • Maintain a predictable work schedule with weekly home time
  • Optimize freight flow to ensure dependable miles
  • Utilize assigned Peterbilt 579 equipment effectively
  • Coordinate with dispatch for reliable support

Benefits

  • Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid vacation and holiday time
  • $20,000 in company-paid life insurance
  • Pet policy for approved pets up to 50 pounds
  • Passenger program for approved riders
  • Transition pay for new drivers during onboarding
Full Job Description
Location: Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Home Time: Home weekly with scheduling flexibility
Pay: $1,500-$1,600 Weekly
Freight: Regional freight

Regional freight throughout the week
Weekly home time with flexibility
Assigned Peterbilt 579 equipment
Additional pay opportunities available

This position is built around practical freight flow and regional consistency, giving drivers dependable miles, regular home time, and a work environment designed to support steady freight movement throughout the week.

Drivers benefit from established regional routes that help create a predictable work schedule while maintaining consistent freight opportunities. The operation is designed to keep trucks moving with reliable dispatch support and a straightforward approach to regional trucking.

Weekly Earnings: $1,500-$1,600
• Weekly earnings between $1,500 and $1,600, paid every week
• Extra pay for stops, breakdowns, detention time, layovers, and passing clean inspections
• Transition pay provided during your first few weeks as you get up to speed

Home Weekly

Weekly home time is paired with a schedule designed to support steady earnings and a predictable balance between work and home life.

Benefits

Full benefit coverage
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation and holiday time
$20,000 company-paid life insurance
Passenger program available
Pet policy available for approved pets up to 50 pounds

Blue Cross Blue Shield medical coverage, prescription benefits, life insurance options, and additional voluntary coverage programs are available to eligible drivers and their families.

Equipment

You'll be assigned a late-model Peterbilt 579
Equipped with: SiriusXM radio, an inverter, TV mount, refrigerator, and an Espar bunk heater for cold weather.
72-inch high roof sleeper configuration
No slip seating for drivers
Equipment is maintained on a schedule that keeps you on the road
PrePass and EZ Pass provided

Experience

You need a valid CDL-A and a minimum of 1 year of verifiable OTR experience. Drivers should be comfortable operating independently and managing their time effectively.

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