Short Haul

NEW PAY RAISE! Earn .60 CPM + up to .09 CPM Performance Pay

At EPES Transport, we're hiring experienced CDL-A drivers for short haul routes that keep you moving and get you home on a schedule you can count on. If you're ready for consistent freight, competitive pay, and weekends at home, this is where it comes together.

With over 90 years of proven success as North Carolina's largest private trucking company, EPES delivers the stability and support drivers can rely on—mile after mile.

What You Can Expect as an EPES Regional Driver

Home weekends

Earn Avg $1200-$1400/Weekly

NEW PAY RAISE – .60 CPM

Monthly utilization bonus (up to .09 CPM)

Per diem pay- Optional

75% drop hook / 99% no-touch customer freight

Late-model equipment with inverters idle solutions

Assigned driver manager + 24/7 support

Paid orientation (2 days)

Benefits That Start Working for You Fast

Medical, dental vision – start in 30 days

401(k) with company match after 90 days

Paid vacation + 7 paid holidays (eligible from hire)

Breakdown, HazMat additional pay opportunities

Referral bonus program

Pet policy -upon approval of pet

Wellness coach support

Built Around Your Life Off the Road

Home parking is available if you live outside a 30-mile radius of a terminal

Consistent routes that help you plan your time—not guess at it

Requirements

Valid CDL-A and at least 21 years old

1 year of verifiable experience within the last 3 years OR 2 years within the last 5 years

Stable work history

Drive Regional. Be Home Weekends. Keep Moving Forward.

If you're an experienced driver looking for a regional role that delivers steady miles, strong pay, and real home time, EPES is ready when you are.

Experienced CDL-A drivers can enjoy steady regional miles, strong pay ($63K–$90K+), and reliable weekend home time with EPES Transport. With consistent freight, mostly no-touch loads, modern equipment, and full benefits starting quickly, this role offers the stability and support of a trusted carrier while helping you maintain a better work-life balance.