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 TransportLocation:NashvilleJob Type:Full-TimeCompensation: $0.70 CPM Additional $0.02 CPM on all paid miles over 2,500 miles/week Drivers can get up to 2600-2700 miles per week, with more miles available with multi week runs Earn up to $91,000+ annually Quarterly 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 Benefits Competitive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Company-paid Life Insurance Long-Term Disability available Short-Term Disability and AD&D available 401(k) retirement plan, 4% company match Aggressive PTO Plan:10 PTO days annually 8 paid holidays per year Two weeks PTO available on Day One Three weeks PTO after third anniversaryEmployee mattress purchase discounts Wellness 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 along No pets allowed No children permitted Rider policy agreement requiredDrive Newer Equipment — No Slip Seating Southerland Transport operates a fleet of newer-model sleeper tractors, primarily: Kenworth tractors leased through MHC Peterbilt tractors through Rush Truck CentersMost trucks are 2024–2026 automatic models. Drivers are assigned their own truck New truck replacement cycle approximately every 6 years APUs installed in trucks No slip seating Trucks parked securely in company yard Well-maintained fleet Regular preventative maintenance Samsara ELD system with forward-facing cameras Blue Beacon truck wash accounts provided Quarterly cleanliness awards Luggage carts provided to assist drivers moving mattresses safely to trailer rear Trucks are spec with an inventor Pre Pass for each tractor, no toll payments Company CSA scores allow for fewer red light pull in at weigh stationsThe 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 routes Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections in compliance with FMCSA regulations Deliver mattresses within approximately a 700–800 mile radius from Nashville Safely move mattresses to the rear of the trailer during deliveries No inside deliveries No residential deliveries Able to enter and exit the back of a trailer multiple times during the course of a run, collapsible step ladders are provided if needed Secure and re-secure cargo after deliveries and pickups Communicate regularly with dispatch through Samsara, phone, and messaging systems Complete bills of lading, manifests, inspection reports, and delivery paperwork accurately Hook/unhook trailers and adjust trailer equipment as needed Maintain clean tractors and trailers Work professionally with customers, dispatch, and operations teams Operate safely in varying weather, road, and traffic conditionsWhat We’re Looking ForValid CDL-A license Safe driving record Stable work history preferred Ability to operate safely and professionally in all conditions Comfortable with physical work related to tailgate deliveries Ability to follow DOT regulations and company safety standards Strong communication and time management skills Drivers who live within approximately 2–3 hours of Nashville are strongly preferred for best home-time schedulingSafety Matters Here Southerland Transport takes safety seriously. No CSA alerts Quarterly safety bonus opportunities Clean DOT inspection bonuses Strict adherence to DOT and FMCSA regulations Drivers disqualified from quarterly safety bonus for preventable damage or violationsAlternate Titles: CDL-A Regional Driver Regional Truck Driver Class A CDL Driver Regional Freight Driver Mattress Delivery Driver OTR Regional Driver Sleeper Truck Driver Regional 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. 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.