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CDL-A OTR Truck Driver — Up to $1,500/Week

New Orleans, LA Posted Oct 16, 2026

  • Hazmat
  • Flatbed
  • Reefer
  • Tanker
  • Car Hauler
  • OTR

Pay

Up to $1,500/wk

Location
New Orleans, LA
Equipment
Hazmat, Flatbed, Reefer, Tanker, Car Hauler
Route
OTR · USA only
License
CDL A
Position
Company driver
Experience
2+ years

About this job

Our company is looking for a CDL-A driver to run over-the-road routes hauling flatbed and other specialized trailers, including hazardous materials loads. You'll handle freight from pickup to delivery while keeping everything compliant and on schedule.

Pay

  • Up to $1,500.00 per week

What you'll haul

  • Tractor-trailers, with experience in flatbed and other specialized trailer types
  • Loads may include hazardous materials and dangerous goods, handled under required safety rules
  • Freight that needs careful loading, securing and unloading to avoid damage or safety issues

What the job involves

  • Driving OTR and local routes, using GPS to plan the way and stay on time
  • Loading and unloading cargo yourself, including securing vehicles or goods for transport
  • Running pre-trip and post-trip checks on your truck, trailer and load to catch maintenance or safety problems early
  • Keeping accurate logs of miles, deliveries, loading/unloading and other DOT paperwork
  • Staying in touch with dispatch and customers to keep deliveries on track and sort out any issues that come up

Requirements

  • Valid CDL-A with a clean driving record
  • Must pass a DOT drug screen
  • About 2 years of commercial driving experience preferred, including route and delivery work
  • Comfortable with flatbed and other specialized trailers
  • Working knowledge of FMCSA and DOT rules, plus hazmat handling and safety standards
  • Confident driving manual transmission trucks
  • Solid GPS and route-planning skills for OTR driving
  • Hands-on experience loading, unloading and managing freight
  • Safe driving habits with attention to compliance and customer service

Applicants with a criminal record are welcome to apply. This is an on-the-road position.

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