CDL-A Regional Truck Driver | Home Weekends + 1-2 Weeknights | Assigned Sleeper Trucks

Job Description Steady miles. Real home time. Bring your significant other along and drive newer automatic trucks for a company built on consistency — not freight swings.Company: Southerland TransportHave you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates.Location: NashvilleJob Type: Full-TimeCompensation: $0.70 CPMAdditional $0.02 CPM on all paid miles over 2,500 miles/weekDrivers can get up to 2600-2700 miles per week, with more miles available with multi week runsEarn up to $91,000+ annuallyQuarterly safety bonuses$100 bonus for every clean DOT roadside inspectionA Stable Career You Can Count OnAt Southerland Transport, we understand drivers want more than miles — they want stability, respect, reliable equipment, and quality home time. Southerland has been part of American manufacturing and transportation for over 100 years, providing steady freight and dependable work even when other industries slow down. Unlike positions heavily tied to oilfield cycles or unpredictable freight markets, our drivers benefit from consistent regional routes and long-term operational stability. With a benefits package better than we have seen in the transportation industry, we believe drivers perform best when they can balance work, family, and financial security.Top Pay with Great BenefitsCompetitive Medical, Dental & Vision InsuranceCompany-paid Life InsuranceLong-Term Disability availableShort-Term Disability and AD&D available401(k) retirement plan, 4% company matchAggressive PTO Plan: 10 PTO days annually8 paid holidays per yearTwo weeks PTO available on Day OneThree weeks PTO after third anniversaryEmployee mattress purchase discountsWellness reimbursement for gym membership at Planet FitnessHome Weekends and Occasionally During the Wee?kExperience real work-life balance. Drivers are typically home 1–2 nights during the week plus weekends on average. Most drivers are out approximately 3–4 nights per week, with home time commonly beginning Friday afternoon/evening or Saturday morning depending on routes. We do not staff drivers for multi-week runs. Southerland believes strong home time creates safer, happier, and more successful drivers.Rider Policy:Spouse or long-term significant other permitted to ride alongNo pets allowedNo children permittedRider policy agreement requiredDrive Newer Equipment — No Slip Seating Southerland Transport operates a fleet of newer-model sleeper tractors, primarily:Kenworth tractors leased through MHCPeterbilt tractors through Rush Truck Centers Most trucks are 2024–2026 automatic models.Drivers are assigned their own truckNew truck replacement cycle approximately every 6 yearsAPUs installed in trucksNo slip seatingTrucks parked securely in company yardWell-maintained fleetRegular preventative maintenanceSamsara ELD system with forward-facing camerasBlue Beacon truck wash accounts providedQuarterly cleanliness awardsLuggage carts provided to assist drivers moving mattresses safely to trailer rearTrucks are spec with an inventorPre Pass for each tractor, no toll paymentsCompany CSA scores allow for fewer red light pull in at weigh stations The truck assigned to you stays yours — no cleaning up after other drivers or inheriting equipment issues.About Southerland TransportSoutherland Transport supports one of America's leading mattress manufacturers, delivering high-quality products throughout regional markets from facilities in Phoenix, AZ, Oklahoma City, OK, and Nashville, TN. The company operates a professional fleet focused on safety, consistency, and driver support while maintaining strong customer relationships across regional delivery networks. Southerland is committed to safe operations, equipment quality, and long-term driver retention. The company maintains a strong DOT safety record with no tolerance for CSA violations or unsafe driving practices.What You'll DoSafely operate a Class A tractor trailer throughout regional delivery routesConduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections in compliance with FMCSA regulationsDeliver mattresses within approximately a 700–800 mile radius from NashvilleSafely move mattresses to the rear of the trailer during deliveriesNo inside deliveriesNo residential deliveriesAble to enter and exit the back of a trailer multiple times during the course of a run, collapsible step ladders are provided if neededSecure and re-secure cargo after deliveries and pickupsCommunicate regularly with dispatch through Samsara, phone, and messaging systemsComplete bills of lading, manifests, inspection reports, and delivery paperwork accuratelyHook/unhook trailers and adjust trailer equipment as neededMaintain clean tractors and trailersWork professionally with customers, dispatch, and operations teamsOperate safely in varying weather, road, and traffic conditionsWhat We're Looking ForValid CDL-A licenseSafe driving recordStable work history preferredAbility to operate safely and professionally in all conditionsComfortable with physical work related to tailgate deliveriesAbility to follow DOT regulations and company safety standardsStrong communication and time management skillsDrivers who live within approximately 2–3 hours of Nashville are strongly preferred for best home-time schedulingSafety Matters HereSoutherland Transport takes safety seriously.No CSA alertsQuarterly safety bonus opportunitiesClean DOT inspection bonusesStrict adherence to DOT and FMCSA regulationsDrivers disqualified from quarterly safety bonus for preventable damage or violationsAlternate Titles:CDL-A Regional DriverRegional Truck DriverClass A CDL DriverRegional Freight DriverMattress Delivery DriverOTR Regional DriverSleeper Truck DriverRegional Route DriverKeywords for SEO: CDL-A jobs, regional truck driver, Class A CDL, home weekends, assigned trucks, automatic trucks, APUs, no slip seating, Kenworth, Peterbilt, regional freight, trucking jobs Tennessee, CDL driver jobs, sleeper truck driver, DOT compliant carrier, Samsara ELD, safety bonus, retention bonus, regional delivery driver, freight hauling jobs, truck driving careersEEOC Statement: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. xhyhwjd We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.