Home Every Weekend Trucking Jobs: Why Weekends at Home Matter at MigWay
Most OTR jobs ask you to give up your weekends for the paycheck. MigWay offers home every weekend trucking jobs for experienced CDL A drivers. Dry van and flatbed runs start Sunday evening or Monday morning and wrap up before the weekend. You still run real miles in a late-model automatic, and in-house dispatch plans your week around the time you spend at home.
Below you'll find the weekly schedule, average 2026 pay, and what driving for MigWay looks like day to day.
What does home every weekend mean for MigWay truck drivers?
It means you spend the weekend at your own house. Most MigWay runs go Sunday evening to Friday evening, or Monday morning to Saturday morning. You pick up your truck, run your week, and bring it back before the weekend starts.
| Schedule | You leave | You're back | Your weekend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday start | Sunday evening | Friday evening | Friday night through Sunday afternoon |
| Monday start | Monday morning | Saturday morning | Saturday and all of Sunday |
Weekend runs exist, but they're optional. If you want extra miles one week, tell dispatch. If you don't, nobody pressures you to stay out.
Trucking is still trucking. Snow in the mountains, a breakdown, or a shipper that loads six hours late can push a return back. When that happens, dispatch tells you early and works the plan to get you home as soon as your hours allow. Those weeks happen, but they're rare.
MigWay drivers run the East Coast, Northeast, Southwest, and parts of the Midwest. Runs skip New York City, and most freight is single pick, single drop, which keeps the week predictable.
Why do truck drivers want trucking jobs with home time every weekend?
Home time is now the most common reason drivers look for a new carrier. Recent survey data backs that up:
- In the Spring 2026 Conversion and PDA driver survey, 58.1% of drivers said they're looking for a new job, the highest share since the survey started tracking.
- Among those job seekers, 63.7% want better home time, slightly ahead of the 61.6% who want predictable or higher pay.
- Nearly 40% of job seekers said they want consistent miles.
- In ATRI's 2025 Top Industry Issues report, drivers ranked compensation and truck parking as their top two concerns.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics describes long-haul trucking as a lifestyle choice, since drivers can be gone for days or weeks at a time. Weekly home time changes that math.
It also changes how you rest. Federal hours-of-service rules let you reset your 60/70-hour clock with 34 hours off duty. At MigWay, that reset usually happens at home, in your own bed, with real meals. You skip the Saturday night hunt for a parking spot and start Monday rested.
How does weekly home time help truck drivers' families?
It makes you a regular part of the household instead of an occasional visitor. When you're home every weekend, family plans stop depending on a dispatch board.
- You're at Saturday games, recitals, and birthday dinners in person, not on a video call from a truck stop.
- Your partner isn't handling every repair, bill, and school problem alone for weeks at a stretch.
- Sunday morning stays free on either schedule, so church, a family breakfast, or sleeping in is your call.
- You can book Saturday appointments and handle paperwork like a DOT physical without burning vacation days.
- Your kids see you every week. They don't count down to your next visit.
The week on the road doesn't have to be lonely either. Pets are welcome in the cab, and MigWay has a rider policy for passengers.
MigWay was built on faith and hard work. We believe drivers should be able to take care of their families while they grow with the company. Getting you home every weekend is the most practical way we act on that. For tips on making the other five days more comfortable, read how to make your semi truck feel like home.
How does MigWay treat its CDL A drivers?
With straight answers, reliable equipment, and a dispatch team that picks up the phone. That matters more than most carriers admit. In the same 2026 survey, lack of respect ranked as the second most likely reason a driver would quit within three months. Only inconsistent pay ranked higher.
Dispatch that plans around your home time
MigWay is asset-based. We own our trucks and trailers, and dispatch runs in-house with zero outsourcing. Live people answer 24/7, day or night.
Every truck has ELD and GPS live tracking, so your dispatcher sees where you are and builds your week around getting you back on time. Your week runs on one accountable plan, built by MigWay employees who know your load and your schedule.
Equipment you don't have to fight
- 400 trucks and 750 trailers across dry van and flatbed
- 2023-2027 Freightliner Cascadia, Volvo VNL 760 and VNL 860, and Mack Anthem
- Automatic transmissions across the fleet
- All trucks governed at 70 mph for safety, fuel efficiency, and consistent miles
- Wabash dry van and flatbed trailers with tire inflation systems and upgraded landing gear
- In-house maintenance, so repairs don't wait on an outside shop's schedule
Pay you can check
Empty and loaded miles pay the same rate, and performance bonuses apply to every mile. Average weekly pay and every bonus are listed in the next section, so you can compare them with your current carrier before you call us.
Benefits and perks
- Health insurance
- Pets welcome and a rider policy
- Company phones
- Single pick, single drop freight on most loads
- Detention and layover pay
- Sign-on bonus worth up to $3,000 over your first year
- $1,000 driver referral bonus (see how the referral program works)
How much do home every weekend CDL jobs pay at MigWay?
MigWay dry van drivers average $2,300+ per week, and flatbed drivers average $2,900+ per week plus tarp pay. Bonuses come on top of that. Your actual pay depends on the miles you run and the bonuses you earn each week, so individual results vary.
| Division | Average weekly pay | On top of that |
|---|---|---|
| Dry van | $2,300+ | Safety, inspection, idle, and extra stop bonuses |
| Flatbed | $2,900+ | $100 per tarped load, plus the same bonuses |
Pay is mileage-based, and your rate goes up as your weekly miles go up. Empty and loaded miles pay the same, and performance bonuses apply to every mile. For a wider look at the market, see how much flatbed truck drivers make.
Bonuses on top of weekly pay
| Bonus | Amount | How you earn it |
|---|---|---|
| Sign-on | $500 / $1,000 / $1,500 | Paid at 90 days, 6 months, and 1 year ($3,000 total) |
| Clean inspection | $300 / $200 / $100 | Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 inspection |
| Weekly safety | $50 or $25 | Safety score of 100 or 99, paid weekly |
| Idle | About $60 on a 3,000-mile week | Keep idle time at or under 12% (APU trucks) or 30% (non-APU trucks) |
| Extra stop | $25 each | Each additional stop on a load |
| Tarping (flatbed) | $100 | Each tarped load |
| Driver referral | $1,000 | After your referred driver completes 90 days; referral form required |
Unsafe driving, citations, accidents, skipped pre-trip inspections, and safety violations affect bonus eligibility.
For context, the BLS put the median wage for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers at $58,640 in May 2025, roughly $1,127 a week.
Can you run good miles and still be home every weekend?
For most weeks, yes. Federal rules cap driving at 11 hours a day, and our trucks are governed at 70 mph. A Sunday-to-Friday week leaves room for around 3,000 miles when freight, traffic, and weather cooperate. If you want more miles, optional weekend runs are available.
Who qualifies for MigWay home weekend trucking jobs?
You need a valid CDL A and at least 2 years of recent OTR experience. Here's the full list:
- Valid Class A CDL
- 2 years of recent OTR experience required, 3 years preferred
- Experience on an automatic or 13-speed transmission
- Excellent driving record
- Home address inside our hiring area
The last point is what makes weekly home time work. We hire drivers who live near the lanes our trucks run every day. If you're not sure your ZIP code qualifies, call a recruiter at +1-980-255-3200. Requirements can change, so confirm current details with a recruiter before you apply.
How do you apply for a MigWay CDL job with weekends at home?
Apply online on the MigWay careers page or call a recruiter at +1-980-255-3200. The process is short:
- Submit your application online.
- Talk with a recruiter about your schedule, your lanes, and the pay scale for your division.
- Complete driver orientation.
- Pick up your truck and run your first week.
If you've spent years choosing between a good paycheck and your family, home every weekend trucking jobs at MigWay let you keep both. Apply today and ask your recruiter which schedule fits your home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are MigWay drivers home every weekend?
Yes. Most MigWay runs go Sunday evening to Friday evening or Monday morning to Saturday morning, so you spend the weekend at home. A rare weather delay, breakdown, or late shipper can push a return back. When that happens, dispatch tells you early and works to get you home as soon as your hours allow.
What days do MigWay drivers leave and come home?
Most drivers leave Sunday evening and return Friday evening, or leave Monday morning and return Saturday morning. Weekend runs are available if you want extra miles, but they are optional.
Do home every weekend trucking jobs pay less than regular OTR jobs?
Weekend home time does not lower your pay at MigWay. Dry van drivers average $2,300+ per week, and flatbed drivers average $2,900+ per week plus tarp pay and bonuses. Actual pay depends on the miles you run and the bonuses you earn.
Does MigWay pay for empty miles?
Yes. Empty and loaded miles pay the same rate, and performance bonuses apply to every mile you run.
Does MigWay offer flatbed jobs with home every weekend?
Yes. The flatbed division runs on the same weekly schedule as dry van. Flatbed drivers average $2,900+ per week, plus $100 for every tarped load and the same bonuses dry van drivers earn.
Can I bring my pet or a passenger?
Pets are welcome in the cab, and MigWay has a rider policy for passengers. Ask your recruiter for the current rider rules before your first run.
How much experience do I need to drive for MigWay?
You need a valid CDL A and at least 2 years of recent OTR experience, with 3 years preferred. You also need an excellent driving record and experience on an automatic or 13-speed transmission.
What bonuses do MigWay drivers earn?
New drivers can earn a sign-on bonus worth up to $3,000 over the first year. Ongoing bonuses include weekly safety pay, clean inspection bonuses up to $300, an idle bonus for low idle time, $25 per extra stop, and $1,000 per referral. Unsafe driving, citations, accidents, or skipped pre-trip inspections affect bonus eligibility.
Where do MigWay trucks run?
MigWay drivers run the East Coast, Northeast, Southwest, and parts of the Midwest. Runs do not go into New York City.
Who answers when I call dispatch at night?
A live MigWay dispatcher. Dispatch is in-house and staffed 24/7 with zero outsourcing, so you reach someone who knows your load and your schedule.