Weekly Pay: $1,250–$1,500
Home Time: 48 Hours Every Other Weekend
Freight: No-Touch Dry Van
Running Area: Regional Freight Network
Hiring Area: Shreveport, LA
Experience Required: 3 Months
Recent Tractor-Trailer Experience
- Dry van route continuity and steady freight volume give CDL A drivers in Shreveport a dependable operation with consistent miles and an organized schedule.
Drivers run established regional lanes supported by regular customer freight, helping create a predictable flow from one assignment to the next. With no-touch freight, longer average hauls, and dispatch planning focused on keeping trucks moving, this position offers a straightforward setup for drivers who want reliable weekly earnings and scheduled home time.
Dry Van Freight
- Drivers haul no-touch dry van freight through established regional lanes across Louisiana and surrounding states.
- Freight moves through a consistent customer network that supports regular load availability throughout the year, helping drivers maintain productive mileage without depending on short-term freight surges.
- Most loads are drop-and-hook, with some scheduled live unload freight depending on the customer.
- Average haul lengths are approximately 700 to 750 miles, allowing drivers to spend more time moving between major freight markets and less time dealing with frequent short runs.
Weekly Earnings
- Drivers average between $1,250 and $1,500 per week depending on mileage, experience, and overall performance.
- Consistent freight volume and longer average runs help support dependable weekly earnings.
- Qualifying detention compensation is available for eligible customer delays.
- Additional performance incentives may also be available based on safe driving, reliability, and company requirements.
Route & Schedule
- Drivers operate on a structured 12-day schedule followed by 48 hours at home every other weekend.
- Home time is incorporated into the operating schedule, giving drivers a routine they can plan around from one dispatch cycle to the next.
- Dispatch coordinates loads through established freight lanes with an emphasis on route continuity.
- Whenever possible, upcoming assignments are planned ahead to help reduce extended waiting between loads and avoid unnecessary changes to the driver's schedule.
Truck & Equipment
- Drivers operate late-model Freightliner and Kenworth sleeper tractors with automatic transmissions.
- Trucks include APUs, power inverters, and refrigerator space to provide additional comfort and convenience during longer runs.
- Preventive maintenance is scheduled regularly to help minimize equipment-related downtime and keep trucks operating reliably.
Driver Benefits
- After meeting eligibility requirements, drivers have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, and 401(k) participation.
- Rider and pet programs are also available for approved drivers.
Requirements
- Valid Class A CDL
- Minimum 3 months of recent tractor-trailer experience
- Acceptable driving and safety record
- Reliable work history
- Ability to meet DOT and company safety requirements
Orientation & Support
- Orientation includes covered travel, hotel accommodations, and meals.
- Dedicated dispatch and driver support teams help with load coordination, equipment needs, and day-to-day questions throughout the driver's time with the fleet.
CK Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including protected veteran and disability status.