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CDL-A Truck Driver — Avg. $1,300–$1,550/Week + Paid Training

Kenner, LA Posted Sep 14, 2026

  • Dry Van
  • OTR
  • Home every 2 weeks

Pay

$1,300 - $1,900/wk

Location
Kenner, LA
Equipment
Dry Van
Route
OTR · USA only
Home time
Home every 2 weeks
License
CDL A
Position
Company driver

About this job

Our company is looking for both new CDL-A graduates and experienced drivers for OTR runs out of Kenner, LA. You get your own assigned truck, a clear training path if you're new, and benefits starting after 30 days.

Pay

  • Weekly gross pay averages $1,300 to $1,550
  • The top 25% of drivers earn $1,900 or more per week
  • A performance bonus is added on top of your base pay
  • Orientation pays $300, and travel plus lodging are covered

Equipment

  • Late-model automatic trucks with APUs, pulling dry van trailers
  • You keep the same truck, no slip seating
  • Take your truck home on your days off
  • Pets and passenger riders are welcome from your first day

New Drivers Start Here

  • You'll train one-on-one with a mentor for 4 to 6 weeks of OTR driving
  • A guaranteed weekly pay rate applies the entire time you're training, no exceptions
  • Once training ends, you move straight to full solo mileage pay
  • You just need a certificate from a 120-hour CDL school to begin

Home Time

  • Routes run 2 weeks out followed by 2 full days at home
  • Freight includes a mix of drop and hook and live loading/unloading

Benefits (start after 30 days)

  • Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
  • 401(k) with a company match
  • Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
  • Stock options and paid time off that accrues over time

Requirements

  • Class A CDL and a current DOT medical card, age 21 or older
  • New CDL-A holders welcome, or at least 6 months of verifiable solo driving experience
  • Certificate from an accredited CDL school showing 120+ hours of training
  • Clean driving record and background check
  • No more than 2 moving violations over the last 2 years
  • No DUI/DWI in the past 5 to 10 years
  • Must pass a hair and urine drug test

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