landing_page-logo
Sign Up
American Driver logo

CDL A Regional Container Driver

American DriverTaylor, Michigan

$20 - $25 / hour

Apply with Sonara

Automate your job search with Sonara.

Submit 10x as many applications with less effort than one manual application.1

Reclaim your time by letting our AI handle the grunt work of job searching.

We continuously scan millions of openings to find your top matches.

pay-wall

Overview

Schedule
Alternate-schedule
Full-time
Career level
Entry-level
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$20-$25/hour
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Job Description

Your week starts at the same time every week, because you chose it. You run intermodal containers across the Midwest in a newer automatic truck, mostly drop and hook. Then come your 2 days off in a row, on the days you picked. Drivers in the Detroit area average $1,654 a week doing it, with a $10,000 sign-on bonus to start.

How the Week Goes

  • Start: the same start time every week, set by you
  • On the Road: containers across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa and Kentucky
  • At the Customer: about 75% drop and hook
  • The Miles: 1,800 to 2,800 per week, with most drivers around 2,200
  • Days Off: 2 in a row, your choice, except Saturday and Sunday together
  • Weekends: part of the job, with a $150 weekly bonus for it

What It Pays

  • $1,654 weekly average, about $86,000 a year
  • $10,000 sign-on bonus, first payment after your first dispatch (eligibility terms apply)
  • $0.64 per mile to start, on Rand McNally miles
  • $65 per live load or unload, $35 per drop and hook
  • $20 to $25 per hour detention after the first hour
  • $25 per hazmat load, $30 per reefer load
  • $250 per day during 1 to 2 weeks of training, with a hotel stay

Equipment

  • Automatic mid roof Freightliners and Internationals, averaging 2.5 years old

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision after 30 days
  • PTO from day one, growing with tenure up to 20 days
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Life, disability and mental health coverage
  • 6 paid holidays at $190 after year one, never required to work them

Requirements

  • 21 or older with a valid Class A CDL
  • Verifiable tractor-trailer experience: 3 months in the last 6 with one carrier, 6 months in the last 12, or 12 months in the last 5 years
  • Hazmat within 90 days of hire
  • No careless or reckless driving and no more than 2 moving violations in 3 years
  • No major preventable accidents in 3 years and no DUI/DWI in 5 years
  • Must pass hair and urine drug testing, with no failed drug or alcohol test in the last 5 years

A schedule that does not change on you is rare in regional trucking. Apply today and see if this one fits.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

Automate your job search with Sonara.

Submit 10x as many applications with less effort than one manual application.

Apply with SonaraApply manually
pay-wall

FAQs About CDL A Regional Container Driver Jobs at American Driver

What is the work location for this position at American Driver?
This job at American Driver is located in Taylor, Michigan, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at American Driver?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $20–$25 per hour for this role.
What employment applies to this position at American Driver?
American Driver lists this position under the following employment categories:
  • Alternate-schedule
  • Full-time
What experience level is required for this role at American Driver?
American Driver is looking for a candidate with "Entry-level" experience level.
What benefits are offered by American Driver for this role?
American Driver offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
What is the process to apply for this position at American Driver?
You can apply for this role at American Driver either through Sonara's automated application system, which helps you submit applications 10X faster with minimal effort, or by applying manually using the direct link on the job page.