Hiring CDL-A OTR Drivers near Wake Forest, NC
Wake Forest sits just north of Raleigh along US-1, one of the fastest-growing towns in the Triangle. Drivers based here are close to the region's pharmaceutical and distribution freight but far enough out to want a carrier that respects home time. MigWay is asset-based out of Pineville, NC, about 174 miles southwest, running company trucks and company drivers with no brokered capacity.
You'll drop onto I-40 through the Triangle and run dry van OTR across the East Coast, Northeast, Southwest and parts of the Midwest. It's honest OTR - multi-day runs with predictable home time - paying 65 CPM with bonuses on all miles in a late-model automatic with 24/7 in-house dispatch.
What MigWay Offers CDL-A OTR Drivers
What You Earn
- 65 CPM with bonuses on all miles, loaded and empty
- Additional 2 CPM idle bonus on automatic trucks
- Typically $2,300 to $2,900 per week
What You Get
- Home every weekend, with home time planned in advance
- 24/7 in-house dispatch with zero outsourcing
- Live ELD and GPS tracking on every load
- Steady dry van OTR miles across the East Coast, Northeast, Southwest, and parts of the Midwest
- Company trucks and company drivers, never brokered
Our Fleet
- 400 company-owned trucks and 750 trailers
- Automatics from 2023-2027: Freightliner Cascadia, Volvo, Mack, Western Star
- Well-maintained 53-foot dry van trailers
- Governed at 70 mph, with ELD and live GPS on every truck
Requirements
- Valid CDL Class A
- Minimum 2 years (24 months) of recent OTR experience
- Clean driving record
- Ability to pass a DOT drug screen and background check
- Current DOT medical card
Equipment
2023-2027
Freightliners, Volvos, Macks
Cascadias, VNL760, VNL860, Anthem
MigWay operates a modern, driver-focused fleet. We run 2023-2027 Freightliner Cascadia, Volvo VNL760 and VNL860, and Mack Anthem - all automatic transmissions. All trucks are governed at 70 mph for safety, efficiency, and consistent miles.
Wabash trailers
DRY VAN
An upgraded proprietary aerodynamic spec with tire inflation systems, upgraded landing gears, all reinforced structures.
Perks & Benefits
- Single pick / single drop
- Health insurance
- Pets are welcome
- Rider policy
- Home every weekend
- Dry van average $2,300+ weekly
- Safety bonuses
- Company phones
- Idle time bonuses
- Sign-on bonuses
- In-house maintenance
Pay & benefits
0.55 - 0.65 CPM based on miles
What Drivers Say About Driving for MigWay
MigWay hires CDL-A OTR drivers in the Wake Forest, NC area and across North Carolina. Here's what one of our drivers had to say:
“Hometime is guaranteed. When you request to be home on Friday, you're parked in your driveway Friday. It really feels like a tight-knit family culture where everybody looks out for each other on the road. No hidden pay cuts or shady deductions. What they quote you in orientation is exactly what you get paid. Brakes, tires, PM service—everything is handled promptly. You never have to worry about scale house inspections. If you do your job right, they take care of you 100%.”
Sophia Wallace, MigWay CDL-A Driver
Driver FAQ
Is MigWay hiring CDL-A OTR drivers in Wake Forest, NC?
Yes. MigWay is hiring CDL-A company drivers near Wake Forest to run dry van OTR on late-model automatics, with 24/7 in-house dispatch and 65 CPM with bonuses on all miles. It's OTR, so expect predictable multi-day runs, and you're home every weekend.
How much can a CDL-A driver earn out of Wake Forest?
You'll earn 65 CPM with bonuses on all miles, loaded and empty, plus a 2 CPM idle bonus on automatic trucks - typically $2,300 to $2,900 per week.
What experience do I need to drive for MigWay from Wake Forest?
A valid CDL Class A and at least 2 years (24 months) of recent OTR experience, a clean driving record, a current DOT medical card, and the ability to pass a DOT drug screen and background check.
What kind of freight will I haul out of Wake Forest?
Dry van OTR. MigWay runs company trucks and company drivers with steady miles across the East Coast, Northeast, Southwest, and parts of the Midwest. Nothing is brokered out.
What equipment does MigWay run?
400 company-owned automatics built between 2023 and 2027, plus 750 53-foot dry vans. Trucks are governed at 70 mph and carry ELD and live GPS, and automatics earn a 2 CPM idle bonus.
How does dispatch work for Wake Forest drivers?
Live people, around the clock, in house. Wake Forest drivers call a MigWay dispatcher directly at +1-980-255-3200 instead of routing through an outside agency.
How do I apply to drive for MigWay from Wake Forest?
Fill out the short application on this page. A recruiter will follow up to confirm your CDL-A, OTR experience, and start date.
