Regional Company Driver
Company
America First Logistics
Location
Dallas, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
5 days ago
Via
Indeed
Job Description
Job Description:
• Looking for Class A CDL Truck drivers who are ready to join our team as a Company Driver!
• Orientation Pay: $500.00 - Eligibility requires drivers to join within 2 week of being approved for orientation and coming on the date they originally confirmed as their desired orientation date.
• Automatic Transmissions
• 50% Drop & Hook
• 95% No Touch Freight
• Safety bonuses are paid quarterly
• Orientation Location: El Paso, TX, Nashville, TN, Laredo, TX
• Lodging, Meals (except dinner), and travel is provided
Job Requirements:
• 6 months in the last year of OTR/Regional experience with Tractor-trailer with a trailer of 40’ of more.
• 12 months in the last 3 years of OTR/Regional experience with Tractor-trailer with a trailer of 40’ of more.
• Houston Drivers MUST have 2 years in the past 3 years of OTR/Regional experience with Tractor-trailer with a trailer of 40’ of more. *** This DOES NOT apply to local Houlton routes!
• Military experience is verified at 50% - If a driver has a year of military service with an 88M or 14T, they count that as 6 months
• Must have a current valid Class A CDL, not licensed in a monopolistic state (ND, OH, WA, WY, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands)
• If A Driver has a license in a different state other than where they live: If in Nebraska, they can proceed. They will have to sign a letter of intent that they will work on changing their license to TX within 30 days. The only states will not allow are Washington, Wyoming, North Dakota and Ohio.
• No more than 4 jobs in the past 3 years or No more than 2 jobs within the last year
• Looking for Class A CDL Truck drivers who are ready to join our team as a Company Driver!
• Orientation Pay: $500.00 - Eligibility requires drivers to join within 2 week of being approved for orientation and coming on the date they originally confirmed as their desired orientation date.
• Automatic Transmissions
• 50% Drop & Hook
• 95% No Touch Freight
• Safety bonuses are paid quarterly
• Orientation Location: El Paso, TX, Nashville, TN, Laredo, TX
• Lodging, Meals (except dinner), and travel is provided
Job Requirements:
• 6 months in the last year of OTR/Regional experience with Tractor-trailer with a trailer of 40’ of more.
• 12 months in the last 3 years of OTR/Regional experience with Tractor-trailer with a trailer of 40’ of more.
• Houston Drivers MUST have 2 years in the past 3 years of OTR/Regional experience with Tractor-trailer with a trailer of 40’ of more. *** This DOES NOT apply to local Houlton routes!
• Military experience is verified at 50% - If a driver has a year of military service with an 88M or 14T, they count that as 6 months
• Must have a current valid Class A CDL, not licensed in a monopolistic state (ND, OH, WA, WY, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands)
• If A Driver has a license in a different state other than where they live: If in Nebraska, they can proceed. They will have to sign a letter of intent that they will work on changing their license to TX within 30 days. The only states will not allow are Washington, Wyoming, North Dakota and Ohio.
• No more than 4 jobs in the past 3 years or No more than 2 jobs within the last year
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Driver Jobs
What is the federal minimum wage for commercial truck drivers in the United States as of 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the federal minimum wage for drivers in United States is $7.25 per hour as of January 2026. Drivers must receive overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
What work visa is required for non-US citizens to work as truck drivers in the United States in 2026?
As per USCIS, non-citizens need an employment-based visa such as H-2B for temporary non-agricultural work or EB-3 for permanent roles to work legally as drivers. Applications require a certified labor condition application and must be filed before the October 1, 2026 fiscal year start for H visas.
What experience and license are needed to qualify for entry-level driver jobs in the United States?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, applicants need a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) Class A or B plus at least 1 year of verifiable driving experience within the last 3 years for most interstate roles. No formal education beyond a high school diploma is required for standard positions.
What documents are required to apply for driver positions through official US government channels in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, applicants must submit a completed I-9 form, valid CDL, Social Security card, and driving record from the state DMV dated within 30 days. Background checks via FBI fingerprinting are mandatory for hazmat endorsements.
