Class A CDL Driver Visa Sponsorship Jobs in California
Class A CDL driver visa sponsorship jobs in California span the state's massive freight corridors, from the Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach to the Central Valley's agricultural hauling routes. Major carriers including J.B. Hunt, Schneider, and Werner Enterprises operate California terminals and have sponsored commercial drivers. Demand is concentrated in Los Angeles, Fresno, Stockton, and the Inland Empire.
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About the Company
Founded in 2008 by Ross Sapir, Roadway Moving is built on the core principles of accountability, kindness, generosity, and dedication. These values drive a culture of excellence, where our people, not just our trucks, set us apart in a crowded industry. We believe in investing in both our employees and our clients, fostering an environment rooted in respect, urgency, clear communication, and appreciation. At Roadway, we don’t just move boxes, we move lives, and we do it with a commitment to making the experience remarkable for everyone involved.
Roadway Moving is hiring CDL Class A and CDL Class B truck drivers across five markets. Local routes and dedicated long haul routes are both open. All routes are from warehouse to warehouse, no touch freight, with no residential deliveries and no customer interaction.
Open Routes
CDL Class A, Dedicated Long Haul. Chicago, IL to Bronx, NY. Weekly round trip on a dedicated lane, drop and hook between Roadway warehouses, no touch freight.
CDL Class A, West Coast Regional. Los Angeles to San Francisco to Seattle. Regional freight between Roadway warehouse locations.
What You Will Do
- Operate a Class A tractor trailer or a Class B straight truck between Roadway warehouse and terminal locations
- Haul no touch freight on assigned dedicated and regional lanes
- Complete assigned routes safely and on schedule
- Perform DOT pre trip and post trip vehicle inspections
- Complete trip logs, ELD entries, bills of lading and required DOT documentation
- Stay in contact with dispatch on route progress, delays and mechanical issues
- Follow FMCSA hours of service rules, DOT regulations and Roadway safety procedures
- Maintain safe, courteous and professional driving practices at all times
What You Need
- Valid CDL Class A license
- Minimum 1 year of verifiable commercial driving experience in the class you hold
- Clean MVR and a safe driving record
- Current DOT medical card and the ability to meet all DOT and FMCSA requirements
- Ability to pass pre-employment screening, including DOT drug and alcohol testing and a Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse query
- Air brake endorsement. Doubles and triples, tankers and HazMat endorsements are a plus and are not required.
- Strong communication and time management skills
- OTR, regional or long-distance experience preferred for Class A routes
Compensation
CDL Class A dedicated long haul and West Coast regional: $100,000 to $150,000 annually
These ranges reflect what Roadway Moving in good faith expects to pay for these roles at the time of this posting. Actual pay depends on route, market, license class, verifiable experience and driving record.
$2,500 Referral Bonus
Know a qualified CDL Class A? Refer them to Roadway Moving. You receive $2,500 and the driver you refer receives a $2,500 bonus.
Bonuses are earned once the referred driver completes 90 days of continuous service with Roadway Moving and is in good standing on that date. Referrals are open to current Roadway team members and to the public. Bonuses are paid under Roadway Moving's written referral program and are subject to its eligibility rules. Roadway Moving may change or discontinue the program at any time. All payments are less applicable by taxes and withholding and are reported as required by law.
Why Roadway?
We care about the people who work here, and we put real effort behind that. That looks like training that actually prepares you, managers who coach instead of just assign, and clear paths to grow. It looks like knowing the people you work with. It looks like being trusted with real work early. We have teams across the United States and internationally, and they get the same version of this company. Same standards, same investment, same care. Where you sit does not change what you get from us. The thing we believe most: how we treat our people shows up in how our customers are treated. That is not a slogan for us, it is how we make decisions. Our employees rate us a 93 on employee Net Promoter Score, our customers rate us between 4.5 and 4.9, and we have been named a Stevie Award Employer of the Year three times, including Gold for Talent Acquisition. We are proud of that, and we know it only stays true if we keep earning it.
Recruiting Agencies
Thanks for thinking of us. We run our searches in house and aren't taking agency submissions for this role, so please don't reach out to our hiring managers or People team about it. Unsolicited resumes become the property of Roadway Moving and no fee is owed if we hire that candidate. If we ever need outside support, we'll come to you.
The above description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities due to the nature of work performed to accomplish Roadway Moving's mission. Roadway Movers, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship. Roadway Movers, Inc. makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time.
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Which companies sponsor visas for Class A CDL drivers in California?
Large national carriers with California terminals are the most consistent sponsors for Class A CDL drivers. Companies like J.B. Hunt, Schneider National, Werner Enterprises, and Prime Inc. operate heavily in California's freight corridors and have sponsorship infrastructure in place. Regional cold-chain and agricultural carriers serving the Central Valley also hire sponsored drivers, particularly for dedicated routes out of Fresno, Stockton, and the Inland Empire.
Which visa types realistically cover Class A CDL driver roles in California?
Class A CDL driver roles are classified as skilled trade positions, not specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree, so H-1B visa, E-3 visa, and H-1B1 visa do not apply. The H-2B visa covers temporary or seasonal non-agricultural commercial driving work, and employers must demonstrate a temporary labor need and obtain DOL certification. A green card through the EB-3 skilled worker category is a viable permanent path, requiring PERM labor certification and employer sponsorship.
Which cities in California have the most Class A CDL driver sponsorship jobs?
Los Angeles and the Inland Empire cities of Ontario, Fontana, and Riverside form California's largest freight hub, driven by the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach. Fresno and Stockton anchor Central Valley agricultural and food-distribution hauling. Sacramento is a growing logistics center for Northern California distribution. These markets consistently show the highest volume of active CDL driver postings from employers with sponsorship history.
How to find class a cdl driver visa sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate lists California employers with verified visa sponsorship history for commercial driving roles, searchable by city and route type. Filtering to California surfaces active postings from carriers operating along the I-5, I-10, and I-80 corridors. Because CDL sponsorship is concentrated among larger carriers and logistics companies, focusing your search on employers with documented sponsorship records saves time compared to applying broadly across the full job market.
Are there any California-specific considerations for Class A CDL drivers seeking visa sponsorship?
California's strict emissions regulations under the California Air Resources Board require carriers operating in the state to run newer, compliant trucks, so sponsored drivers are almost exclusively placed with mid-to-large fleets that can meet those standards. The state's agricultural exemptions also create demand for Class A drivers hauling produce out of the Central Valley, though H-2B visa sponsorship requires employers to follow strict seasonal labor certification timelines set by DOL.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored class a cdl driver jobs in California?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.