Saia, Inc

Regional CDL-A Truck Driver | Average $1,550/Week + Home Weekly

Saia, Inc • $80K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • At least 21 years of age
  • Minimum of 1 year of verifiable tractor-trailer experience within the last 3 years
  • Valid Class A CDL
  • Willingness to obtain a Hazmat endorsement within 90 days of hire
  • Clean driving record with no serious traffic violations in the past year

Responsibilities

  • Drive regional routes primarily in the South and Midwest
  • Ensure the security of no-touch freight
  • Perform routine safety inspections on vehicles
  • Accurately count freight and complete necessary documents
  • Maintain professional communication with dispatch and team members

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and hearing coverage
  • Paid holidays and vacation time after specified periods
  • Competitive profit-sharing program
  • Ongoing training and driver support
  • Access to rewards for performance and tenure
Full Job Description
Job Description

NEW PAY INCREASE! Regional drivers now average $1,550 per week. Plus, start at .66 CPM with no hazmat endorsement required.

Join a team that values earning potential, driver support, and strong home time. If you're ready for a regional CDL-A truck driving career with competitive weekly pay and benefits that go beyond the basics, Averitt offers the structure, support, and opportunities you need to succeed on the road and at home.

Weekly Pay & Earning Potential
  • Average weekly pay: $1,550 (based on a typical 5-day schedule, paid by practical miles)
  • Additional pay: stop pay, layover pay, breakdown pay, detention pay, hazmat load pay,and per diem
  • No cap referral bonuses when you help grow the Averitt team
Routes, Freight & Equipment
  • Regional routes covering primarily South and Midwest
  • 100% no-touch freight
  • Modern tractors averaging 2.6years old for a safe and comfortable driving experience
  • Access to private parking, onsite fueling, truck washes, showers, and lounge areas at 100+ Averitt locations
Home Time & Schedule
  • Most drivers run a 5-day schedule with weekly home time
  • 96% of 5-day drivers are home by noon on Saturdays, averaging 48+ hours at home weekly
Benefits That Support You and Your Family
  • Medical, dental, vision, hearing, and prescription coverage
  • Starting as low as $40.20/week (individual) and $105.90/week (family)
  • Paid holidays after 30 days and paid time off after 90 days
  • Profit sharing with monthly deposits into your retirement account
  • Red Thinkin' Rewards program with opportunities to earn tablets, laptops, TVs, and vacations
  • Rider policy for legally married spouses
  • Personal conveyance policy for added flexibility
  • Uniform allowance to keep you comfortable and professional
Training, Support & Career Growth
  • Paid orientation and ongoing training
  • Strong driver support from dispatch and leadership teams
  • Opportunities to grow your career within Averitt
  • Access to a scholarship program for associates and their dependents
Ready to Apply?
If you're looking for a regional CDL-A truck driving job with weekly home time, no-touch freight, and competitive weekly pay, Averitt offers the support and benefits drivers need on the road and at home. Apply today and start your career with a leading regional carrier.

Job Requirements

To join our team as a Regional CDL-A Truck Driver, you must meet the following minimum qualifications:
  • At least 21 years of age
  • A minimum of 1 year of verifiable tractor-trailer experience within the last 3 years
  • A valid Class A CDL
  • Willingness to obtain a Hazmat endorsement within 90-days of hire
  • No convictions for reckless driving within the past 5 years
  • No DUI or DWI convictions within the past 5 years
  • No license suspensions or revocations due to moving violations within the last 5 years
  • No serious traffic violations in the past 12 months (including speeding 15+ mph over the limit, following too closely, improper passing, or a fatal CMV-related offense)
  • No more than 3 moving violations in the past 3 years
  • No preventable DOT-recordable accidents in the past 3 years
Essential Job Functions:
Our drivers are expected to perform the following physical and operational tasks as part of the role:
  • Open and close trailer doors (requires up to 46 lbs of force)
  • Hook and unhook trailers (requires up to 90 lbs of force)
  • Load, unload, or shift freight as needed (requires up to 54 lbs of force)
  • Perform accurate freight counts and complete fuel tickets
  • Conduct pre-trip inspections to ensure safety and compliance
  • Enter and exit commercial vehicles and trailers (from ground level)
  • Drive for extended periods and sit upright for long durations
  • Maintain regular and predictable attendance
Not sure if you meet every requirement?
We encourage you to apply anyway. Our recruiting team is happy to answer questions and help you understand your eligibility and options with Averitt.

Job Pay
$0.66 - $0.66 per mile

Job General Benefits
  • Personal conveyance policy
  • Uniform allotment to keep you riding in style
  • 8 paid holidays (after 30 days) and paid time off (after 90 days)
  • Excellent insurance coverage that includes medical, prescription, dental, vision and hearing starting as low as $105.90/week for family plans and $40.20/week for individual plans effective after 30 days
  • Company-sponsored per diem program
  • A career path that will take you where you want to go
  • Profit-sharing program in which our profits are given back to you as monthly direct deposits into your retirement account
  • Red Thinkin' Rewards - Earn gifts like iPads, laptops, TVs, vacations and more

About Saia, Inc

Saia, Inc. is a leading transportation provider that offers a range of less-than-truckload, non-asset truckload, and logistics services across the United States. The company operates a network of 169 terminals and employs over 12,000 people. Saia serves a diverse range of customers across various industries, including retail, manufacturing, and healthcare. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Johns Creek, Georgia.
Learn more about Saia, Inc
Size
11,600 employees
Market Cap
$5.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$138.3 million
5 Year Trend
+12.9%
Revenue
$1.8 billion
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