CDL-A Midwest Regional Dry Van Lease Driver - Regional Contractor

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Minneapolis, MN

For drivers comparing routes, this one centers on Midwest regional dry van lease freight, weekends home for a 34-hour reset, and estimated weekly take-home after expenses of $1,600–$2,500. Earnings Snapshot • Percentage-based lease pay tied to linehaul and accessorials • No fixed expenses for the first two weeks on lease-operator programs • Estimated weekly take-home after expenses: $1,600–$2,500 • Limited-time $3,000 sign-on bonus for dry van and flatbed lease drivers • Bonus payout: $1,000 at first dispatch, $1,000 at 15 days, $500 at 30 days, and $500 at 45 days Schedule Details • Midwest regional van drivers are home weekends for a 34-hour reset • Running area is mostly the upper Midwest, centered around IL, IN, and OH • Occasional runs may go outside the core Midwest area when freight requires it • The 2026 regional map expanded the onboarding area across parts of MN, WI, MI, IL, IN, OH, MO, and KY Truck Setup • 2022 to current Freightliner, Peterbilt, Kenworth, and occasional Volvo lease equipment • Van lease term is generally two years • Drivers choose from available equipment at orientation • Camera system is outward-facing Freight Details • Dry van freight • Midwest regional freight may include occasional NJ or SC runs • Average drop-and-hook mix is around 50%, but it can vary • Freight is built around steady van lanes and available customer loads Orientation • Orientation normally starts Monday and runs about 2.5–3 days • Orientation location: St. Cloud, MN • Single-room hotel lodging begins Sunday evening • Transportation is arranged by rental car or flight • Three meals per day are provided until certified • Drug test is urine only Day-to-Day Work • Run assigned freight safely and on schedule • Keep logs, trip updates, and paperwork current • Communicate with dispatch on pickup, delivery, and home-time needs • Handle dry van drop-and-hook or live-load freight as assigned Support and Benefits • $3,000 lease sign-on bonus • Medical, dental, and vision options • 401(k) / profit-sharing plan • Life insurance and disability options • Employee assistance program • Paid vacation for eligible company drivers • Pets and riders allowed under policy • Weekly settlements and app-based document submission Minimum Requirements • SAP drivers are not accepted • Must be comfortable with a lease/contractor pay structure • Experienced drivers only; no students or recent graduates • Must meet the current hiring-area map for this route • CDL address requirements may need to be corrected before or shortly after orientation Fast Track Hiring • Submit your application for this route • A recruiter reviews your experience, location, schedule needs, and route fit before moving you forward • You can check application status and next steps from your driver dashboard