Truck Driver Student | Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) Dyersburg, TN - 3200 Burks Place Dyersburg, TN 38024 PAY & SCHEDULES Get paid $800/week while obtaining your CDL and throughout our driver training program. When you're ready to hit the road on your own, you'll follow our Driver Pay structure below. Driver Pay After Training Drivers average $990 - $1,500per week, depending on experience, job type, schedule and the work completed. Average annual earnings: First-year drivers: Up to $86,000 for drivers with fewer than 200,000 verifiable regional/OTR miles Experienced drivers: $106,000+ average Top drivers have the opportunity to earn more Actual earnings vary based on experience, schedule, route, activity, and business needs. How Pay Works DTI uses activity-based pay, which means what you earn is tied to the work you complete throughout your route. Instead of one flat rate, your total pay is made up of different driving and delivery activities. Depending on your route and job, your pay may include: Mileage pay (CPM): Pay for the miles you drive Stop pay: Pay for qualifying stops on your route Pickup pay: Pay for qualifying product pickups Delivery pay: $0.16 per case plus $0.37 per line item delivered Drop-and-hook pay: Pay for qualifying trailer drop-and-hook activities And more! The exact mix of paid activities will depend on your route, schedule, location, and business needs. Schedule Options We know a driving job has to work for your life off the road too. That's why DTI offers several schedule options with regular home time built in. Traditional: About 5.5 days on the road each week (highest paying option) All schedule options are designed to get drivers home at least weekly. We work hard to keep schedules as consistent and predictable as possible so you have a better idea of what your time on and off the road will look like. Specific schedules and home time will vary by location and business needs. JOB TYPE(S) AVAILABLE Customer Delivery Specialist, No-Touch Freight, Team Driver, Full-Time, Part-Time WHY STUDENT DRIVERS CHOOSE DTI Free CDL training and $800 per week while you earn your license and complete training A clear path from student driver to professional driver Weekly home time options designed to support your life outside of work Activity-based pay after training, so you're paid for more than just miles Modern, well-maintained trucks supported by in-house teams Support from driver trainers, dispatchers and maintenance teams No-touch freight options may be available depending on role Interactive culture to support drivers and offers an open-door policy North America's largest food industry consolidator WHAT YOU'LL DO As a professional DTI Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) driver, you'll safely and efficiently transport product from Dot Foods suppliers to customers and distribution centers. You'll also: Load and unload dry and temperature-controlled goods when required based on role; no-touch freight roles may be available Read and understand load paperwork, including product and packaging descriptions Manage routes, schedules, and deliveries to meet service expectations Support efficient operations by monitoring fuel usage, idle time, and speed Comply with all legal and regulatory requirements set by the Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and other applicable agencies Represent DTI with professionalism and a safety-first mindset on the road and at customer locations ROLE SPECIFICS Every day looks a little different, but you'll have the support of a team that's focused on helping you stay safe and successful on the road. Work in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow Drive during daytime, nighttime, weekdays, weekends, and holidays as needed Spend extended time on the road, including multi-day trips depending on your schedule Interact with customers, suppliers, and distribution center teams during pickups and deliveries Physical activity required for some roles; no-touch freight roles may have reduced physical requirements Lift an average of 14 pounds, up to 60 pounds when needed Combination of sitting, standing, and moving throughout the day Physical requirements may vary depending on the position. |
Dot Foods Inc.
paid time off, tuition assistance, 401(k)
Sep 04, 2026