Class A CDL DOD Team Dry Van Driver - Dry Van Team Freight

Go Career Choice

Nashville, TN

Teams near Nashville, TN can haul secure freight across the lower 48, with most freight running heavy through the Midwest. Pay and Team Earnings • Per diem adds $0.17 per mile • With per diem, loaded miles are listed at $1.02 and empty miles at $0.97 • Company team retention package pays up to $19,000 over two years, split between drivers • Estimated team weekly guarantee: $4,000–$5,000 • $0.85 per loaded mile and $0.80 per empty mile Orientation and Clearance • The company arranges and pays for the DOD clearance process • Most onboarding can be completed online • On-site orientation is usually 1 day in South Point, OH 45680 • Drug test is urine only • DOD clearance must be completed before orientation • Clearance process can take 1–4+ weeks; average timing may run 4–6 weeks after fingerprinting Schedule and Home Time • Company teams are asked to stay out 3 weeks at a time • Option to stay home for 1 week • Other home-time options may include 2 weeks out with 2 days off, 3 weeks out with 6 days off, or 6 weeks out with 2 weeks off • There are no set lanes Freight and Operating Area • Mostly 48-foot vans, some 53-foot vans, and a few flatbeds • Dry van is the primary equipment type for this posting • DOD-sensitive freight across all 48 states, excluding California hiring • All drivers and teams can expect to transport hazardous materials • No hazardous waste • Freight is heavy in the Midwest • Most loads average 20,000 pounds or less Responsibilities • Run as a ready-made CDL-A team • Haul DOD-sensitive and Hazmat freight safely • Keep trip updates, paperwork, and secure-load communication current • Follow clearance, security, and freight-handling procedures Qualifications • No more than 3 violations in the last 5 years • No more than 2 accidents in the last 5 years • Ready-made teams only • Both drivers must have Hazmat • Both drivers must have 2 years of OTR experience • No more than 3 jobs in the last 5 years • Must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain DOD security clearance • No felonies at all Equipment • Lytx safety system • No inward or outward cameras • Freightliner company trucks • Governed at 68 MPH • Thermo King APU • 2000w inverter • 72-inch sleeper Benefits • Dental, vision, and disability policies available • 401(k) with employer match • 7 paid holidays • 5 vacation days first year; 10 days after year one • Retention bonus package up to $19,000 per team over two years 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