CDL A Truck Driver

CDL-A Truck Driver | Wilmington, DE

Regional CDL-A Truck Driver | Weekly Pay: $1,500 to $1,650
Weekly reset | Temperature-controlled truckload and multi-stop deliveries

How This Run Is Set Up

A CDL A driver operates primarily east of I-35, handling refrigerated shipments between distribution points and customer locations. Some runs focus on longer stretches between stops, while others involve multiple delivery points that require more frequent transitions.

The lane mix rotates based on freight demand, giving drivers a changing run pattern instead of repeating the same route sequence each week.

Weekly Schedule

Home time is incorporated into the routing cycle, allowing a CDL-A truck driver to return for a reset on a regular weekly basis. Return timing is tied to delivery completion and next load availability, with most drivers finishing a full run before heading back.

This approach creates a repeatable schedule without extended time out on the road.

Truck & Equipment

Assigned equipment includes late-model Peterbilt 579 and Kenworth T680 tractors configured for regional operation.

Cab features:
APU systems for idle management
Refrigerator and inverter for on-road use

Units are governed for safety and maintained at regular service intervals to support uptime across regional miles.

Freight Profile

Temperature-controlled freight includes both full truckload and multi-stop deliveries. A CDL A driver may move between direct shipments and routes with several stops depending on customer demand and delivery requirements.

Load types and routing combinations shift throughout the week to keep freight coverage balanced across the region.

Pay & Benefits

Income is driven by regional miles and load activity, with additional programs such as per diem options and pay protection helping support weekly earnings.

Benefits include medical coverage, retirement plan options, and paid time off following eligibility.

Orientation is completed over three days in Wisconsin and includes onboarding, system setup, and driving evaluation. Travel, lodging, and meals are provided, along with orientation pay.

Albany Trucking is an equal opportunity employer and reviews all CDL A driver applicants in accordance with applicable employment laws.