Looking for a CDL-A driving job with a smaller trucking company?
Many drivers prefer smaller carriers where they can know their dispatcher, get more personal communication, and be more than just another truck number.
But those jobs aren't always easy to find.
The largest trucking companies have big recruiting budgets and can dominate the major job boards. Smaller carriers often have a harder time getting their jobs in front of drivers.
That's one reason we built CDLAjobs.com — a CDL-A job board focused on small and midsize trucking companies with 10–100 trucks.
Drivers search for free. Carriers post for free.
CDL-A Regional Jobs With Small Trucking Companies
Looking for regional work without going to a mega carrier?
CDLAjobs.com lets you find regional CDL-A jobs with smaller trucking companies and narrow them down based on what matters to you.
Instead of scrolling through hundreds of jobs that don't fit, set your preferences and focus on the ones that do.
OTR Jobs With Small Trucking Companies
Some drivers want the miles and lanes that come with OTR without working for a fleet with thousands of trucks.
You can use CDLAjobs.com to find OTR CDL-A jobs with small and midsize trucking companies and compare jobs based on pay, home time, equipment, freight and other preferences.
Whether you're looking for Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed, Tanker or another type of work, you can narrow down the jobs before you apply.
Looking for a Family-Owned Trucking Company?
Many drivers specifically search for family-owned trucking companies hiring CDL-A drivers.
There are plenty of smaller carriers across the country, but finding them can be difficult when their job postings are mixed together with postings from the largest fleets.
CDLAjobs.com focuses on carriers with 10–100 trucks, making it easier to discover smaller trucking companies.
Not every carrier listed is family-owned, but if your goal is to get away from the mega carriers and find a smaller operation, it's a good place to start.
Find the CDL-A Job You Actually Want
A driving job isn't just a driving job.
One driver may want OTR Dry Van with two weeks out. Another may want Regional Flatbed with weekends home. Another needs a company that allows a dog in the truck.
That's why drivers can filter jobs based on preferences including:
- Route Type — Local, Regional or OTR
- Trailer Type
- Home Time
- Pet Friendly
- Pay
- No-Touch Freight
Set what's important to you and narrow down the jobs that fit.
Find Jobs You Qualify For
Finding the right job is only half of it.
You also need to meet the carrier's hiring requirements.
Drivers can add basic qualifications such as:
- Tractor-Trailer Experience
- Moving Violations and Accidents
- Automatic Transmission Restrictions
- Location
CDLAjobs.com can use those qualifications together with your job preferences to help narrow down your search.
Smart filters help drivers find jobs they qualify for — and help carriers save time.
Find CDL-A Jobs by Trailer Type
Already know what you want to pull?
Drivers can search for jobs based on trailer and freight type instead of digging through unrelated positions.
That makes it easier to find opportunities such as:
Dry Van CDL-A Jobs
Reefer CDL-A Jobs
Flatbed CDL-A Jobs
Tanker CDL-A Jobs
Step Deck CDL-A Jobs
Combine trailer type with route type, location and your other preferences to narrow the search further.
Why Smaller Trucking Companies?
There isn't one type of carrier that's right for every driver.
Mega carriers can offer large networks, terminals and established programs. Smaller trucking companies offer something different.
For some drivers, a smaller fleet means more direct communication, knowing who dispatches them, and working somewhere where the people in the office actually know who they are.
The challenge is finding those companies.
A 30-truck carrier doesn't have the recruiting budget of a company running 10,000 trucks.
That doesn't mean they don't have a good driving job.
Why We Built CDLAjobs.com
At DriverPipe, we work with small and midsize trucking companies.
We see the recruiting challenge from their side.
Large carriers can spend heavily on job boards, advertising and driver recruiting. Smaller carriers have to compete for many of the same drivers with a fraction of the recruiting budget.
At the same time, there are CDL-A drivers actively looking for smaller trucking companies.
So we built a place for them to find each other.
Good smaller carriers need drivers. Good drivers are looking for smaller carriers.
CDLAjobs.com helps connect the two.
Why Is It Free?
Simple.
CDLAjobs.com is built to help small and midsize carriers get their jobs in front of CDL-A drivers.
Carriers with 10–100 trucks can post jobs for free.
Drivers can search and apply for jobs for free.
No pay-per-click charges. No hiring fees.
We want smaller trucking companies to be able to compete for drivers without needing a mega-carrier recruiting budget.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is considered a small trucking company?
There's no single industry definition. For CDLAjobs.com, we focus on small and midsize trucking companies operating approximately 10–100 trucks.
Are small trucking companies hiring CDL-A drivers?
Yes. Small and midsize carriers across the U.S. hire CDL-A drivers for OTR, Regional, Local and specialized driving positions. CDLAjobs.com brings these opportunities together in one place.
How do I find small trucking companies hiring CDL-A drivers?
Instead of searching through general job boards dominated by large fleets, you can use a trucking-specific job board focused on smaller carriers. CDLAjobs.com lists CDL-A jobs from companies with 10–100 trucks and lets you filter them based on your preferences.
How do I find family-owned trucking companies hiring drivers?
Many family-owned carriers are smaller fleets. CDLAjobs.com focuses specifically on small and midsize trucking companies, although not every company listed on the site is family-owned.
Can I find Regional CDL-A jobs with smaller trucking companies?
Yes. Select Regional as your preferred route type to narrow your search to Regional CDL-A positions with smaller carriers.
Can I find OTR jobs with small trucking companies?
Yes. Drivers looking for OTR work can filter for OTR jobs and combine that with trailer type, home time, pay and other preferences.
Can I search CDL-A jobs by trailer type?
Yes. You can narrow down jobs based on the type of trailer or freight you want to haul, including Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed, Tanker and other equipment types.
Can I find pet-friendly CDL-A jobs?
Yes. If bringing your dog or another permitted pet on the road matters to you, use the Pet Friendly filter to find carriers that allow pets.
Can I see which CDL-A jobs I qualify for?
Drivers can enter basic information about their experience and driving history. Smart filters can then help narrow down jobs based on carrier requirements such as tractor-trailer experience, moving violations, accidents and transmission restrictions.