Class A CDL Truck Driver - Redding

  • Redding, California, United States
  • Hiring
  • Full-Time
  • On-Site
  • 1,450-1,850 USD / Week
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Job Description:

Class A CDL Truck Driver – Redding, CA

Job Type: Full-Time, Dedicated Regional
Home Time: Weekly home time (34-hour reset)
Compensation: Up to $1,750 weekly ceiling (based on experience and lane assignments)

Position Overview

Join our Redding, CA-based fleet and run consistent, lane-specific routes that keep you close to the Pacific Northwest and Northern California corridors. We are seeking professional Class A CDL drivers who value predictability, modern equipment, and a safety-first culture. This is a localized position designed for drivers who want to be home weekly while maximizing earnings.

What We Offer

  • Target Weekly Scale: Strong base per mile plus stop pay, with a realistic weekly ceiling around $1,750. No forced dispatch.
  • Late-Model Fleet: All trucks are under 18 months old, equipped with automatic transmissions, collision mitigation, lane departure warning, and APU units.
  • Localized Corridors: Primary lanes run I-5 from Redding to Portland, OR; CA-99 to Fresno/Bakersfield; I-80 to Reno/Sparks; and US-97 to Klamath Falls. Predictable backhauls and minimal stop-and-go city driving.
  • Health Blueprint: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans starting day one. Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability. Access to telemedicine and wellness coaching.
  • Pet & Rider Options: Approved pets allowed after 30 days of safe driving. Rider policy available after 90 days, with clear orientation and safety protocols.
  • Equipment & Maintenance: In-house shop in Redding; no breakdown worries. Pre-pass and toll transponders provided.

Minimum Qualifications (Strict)

  • Minimum of 3 months of verifiable Class A CDL tractor-trailer experience (no recent graduates).
  • Valid Class A CDL with a clean medical card (DOT physical).
  • No more than 1 preventable accident (any type) in the last 2 years.
  • No more than 2 moving violations in the last 2 years.
  • Zero DUIs or drug/alcohol-related convictions in the last 5 years (and no pattern of such).
  • Must be able to pass a road test, background check, and pre-employment drug screen.
  • No failed or refused DOT drug or alcohol tests in the past 3 years.

Safety Gate Requirements

Our safety standards are non-negotiable. All applicants must clear the following gates:

  • Preventable accident threshold: maximum 1 in the previous 24 months (including minor incidents).
  • Moving violation threshold: maximum 2 in the previous 24 months (speeding, failure to obey traffic control, etc.).
  • Zero DUIs or OUI violations (including personal vehicle) in the last 5 years.
  • No reckless driving or hit-and-run violations in the last 5 years.
  • No more than one license suspension in the last 3 years (non-DUI related).

Typical Weekly Schedule

  • Dispatch Monday AM from Redding yard; run regional routes with 2 to 4 stops per load.
  • Average 2,100 to 2,400 miles per week within the defined corridors.
  • Home by Friday evening or Saturday morning for a 34-hour reset.
  • No slip-seating. Dedicated truck and trailer assignment.

Why Redding, CA

Redding offers a low-stress base location with easy access to major highways, no port congestion, and a supportive terminal team