Hiring Area: Tampa, FL (33602)
Weekly Earnings: $1,350–$1,500 average
Freight: No-touch regional dry van
Home Schedule: Full 48-hour reset every other weekend
Steady freight network and operational reliability give Tampa-area CDL-A truck drivers a regional position with consistent mileage opportunities and a clearly defined home-time schedule. Drivers average 700–750 miles per haul, run primarily drop-and-hook freight, and operate on a 12-day cycle followed by a guaranteed 48-hour reset every other weekend.
Regional Driving Position
- This fleet moves dry van freight across established multi-state regional lanes.
- Average trips of 700–750 miles provide longer runs between customers, helping drivers build weekly mileage without depending entirely on short trips.
- Freight is no-touch, and the majority of loads are drop-and-hook.
- Some customer locations require live unloading, but drivers are not responsible for unloading the trailer.
- Freight assignments are coordinated to support steady movement throughout each work cycle.
Home Time Routine
- The schedule consists of 12 days on the road followed by a full 48 hours at home every other weekend.
- This repeating cycle gives drivers a defined home-time pattern while maintaining the road time needed for productive regional miles.
- Assigned tractors can be taken home during scheduled resets when safe truck parking is available.
- Approved parking locations may also be used when needed.
Driver Equipment
- Drivers are assigned 2021 or newer Freightliner and Kenworth tractors with automatic transmissions.
- Trucks include APUs, inverters, refrigerator space, and mounts for a TV and microwave to provide additional convenience during regional trips.
- Regular preventive maintenance is scheduled to help minimize avoidable equipment downtime.
Earnings and Benefits
- Average weekly pay ranges from $1,350–$1,500 based on miles and experience.
- Detention compensation is available for qualifying delays.
- After 6 months, eligible drivers receive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
Additional Fleet Options
- Approved drivers can participate in rider and pet programs.
- Dispatch support is available for routing, freight assignments, and load coordination.
- Maintenance assistance is also available for equipment-related needs that arise while drivers are on the road.
Class A CDL Requirements
- Valid Class A CDL
- Minimum 3 months of recent tractor-trailer driving experience
- Acceptable driving and safety record
- Ability to meet DOT qualification and company safety requirements
CK Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.