Truck Driver Jobs: CDL and Non-CDL
Apply to drive a box truck, dry van, reefer, step deck, flatbed or hotshot. Tell us what you drive and where you want to work.
Can I apply to drive for Grow Trucking without a CDL?
Yes. We take applications from drivers with and without a CDL. You can apply for box truck, dry van, reefer, step deck, flatbed or hotshot work. Tell us what you can drive and which states you want, and we will call you if there is a fit.
Own your truck? See our dispatch service for owner-operators.
Who Can Apply
We are building our driver team. We take applications from:
- Drivers with a Class A CDL (tractor-trailers such as dry van, reefer, flatbed and step deck)
- Drivers with a Class B CDL (large straight trucks and box trucks)
- Drivers with no CDL who can drive a box truck or a hotshot rig
- People who are getting their CDL and want to be on our list when they finish
Which role fits you?
Pay, home time and the kind of work depend on the role. We talk about those on the call, once we know what you drive and where you want to work.
So the form asks for the states you want to work in. Pick as many as you like, or choose anywhere in the U.S.
Go to the formWhat Can You Drive?
We take applications for six kinds of trucks. Pick the ones you can drive on the form. If you can drive more than one, check them all.
Box truck driver
A straight truck with an enclosed cargo box. It often runs local and regional routes, with many stops and a lot of loading and unloading.
License: No CDL up to 26,000 lb GVWR. Class B above that.
About box truck freightDry van driver
A tractor pulling an enclosed trailer. It hauls boxed and palletized freight that does not need to be kept cold.
License: Class A CDL for most tractor-trailer jobs.
About dry van freightReefer driver
A tractor pulling a refrigerated trailer for food and other freight that must stay cold or frozen. Appointment times are often tight.
License: Class A CDL for most tractor-trailer jobs.
About reefer freightStep deck driver
A tractor pulling an open trailer with a lower deck, so it can carry taller freight. Drivers secure the load themselves, and some loads need permits.
License: Class A CDL for most tractor-trailer jobs.
Flatbed driver
A tractor pulling an open, flat trailer for steel, lumber, machinery and other freight that cannot go in a box. Drivers chain, strap and tarp the load.
License: Class A CDL for most tractor-trailer jobs.
About flatbed freightHotshot driver
A heavy-duty pickup pulling a gooseneck or flatbed trailer. It carries smaller, time-sensitive loads and often goes where larger trucks do not.
License: It depends on the combined weight rating. Over 26,000 lb with a trailer over 10,000 lb needs Class A.
About hotshot freight
CDL or No CDL? A Plain Guide
Whether you need a CDL depends on the weight rating of the truck, and of the trailer if it pulls one. Here is how FMCSA draws the line.
| Truck | Weight rating | License |
|---|---|---|
| Box truck (one vehicle) | 26,000 lb GVWR or less | No CDL |
| Large box truck (one vehicle) | 26,001 lb GVWR or more | Class B CDL |
| Dry van, reefer, flatbed or step deck (tractor and trailer) | 26,001 lb combined or more, with a trailer over 10,000 lb | Class A CDL |
| Hotshot (pickup and trailer) | Under 26,001 lb combined, or a trailer of 10,000 lb or less | No CDL |
| Hotshot (pickup and trailer) | 26,001 lb combined or more, with a trailer over 10,000 lb | Class A CDL |
DOT medical card
FMCSA says drivers of vehicles rated over 10,000 pounds in interstate commerce must hold a valid medical examiner's certificate. That can apply even when no CDL is needed.
Getting your CDL
A first-time Class A or Class B applicant must finish entry-level driver training with a registered provider before the skills test. You can still apply while you train: choose "Getting my CDL" on the form.
Sources, checked October 2026: FMCSA on CDL classes, medical certificates and how to get a CDL. This is general guidance, not legal advice. Your state and the job can add rules.
How Applying Works
We keep the first step short. You tell us the basics now. We ask for papers later, only if we move forward.
Apply in about 2 minutes
Tell us who you are, what you can drive and which states you want to work in. You do not need to upload anything.
We read your application
We look at your license, experience, equipment and the states you picked.
We call or text you
If your details fit a role we are filling, someone from our team reaches out. We cannot promise a call for every application.
We talk about the job, then ask for documents
On the call we cover the role, pay and home time. Papers such as your license and medical card come after that, if we move forward.
Apply to Drive
It takes about 2 minutes. You do not need to upload anything. We ask for your documents later, if we move forward.
Free tools for drivers
Work out take-home pay, plan your hours and plan your time at home with free calculators built for drivers.
- Driver Pay CalculatorTurn a pay offer into take-home pay for a week.
- Truck Driver Pay by StateSee how pay and state taxes compare where you drive.
- Hours of Service (HOS) TrackerKeep track of your driving hours and the clocks that limit them.
- Home Time PlannerPlan your time at home around the runs you take.
Driver Job Questions
Plain answers about licenses, experience, documents and what happens after you apply.
Not always. FMCSA says a CDL is needed for a single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more. Many box trucks are rated at 26,000 pounds or less, so they do not need a CDL. Larger box trucks need a Class B.
Class A covers a combination of vehicles rated 26,001 pounds or more, where the trailer is over 10,000 pounds. That is the usual tractor-trailer. Class B covers a single vehicle rated 26,001 pounds or more, like a large straight truck or box truck.
Yes, you can apply. Pick "No professional driving yet" on the form. Experience helps, and what we can offer depends on the role. If you are still getting your CDL, choose "Getting my CDL" so we know where you are in the process.
No. The form only asks for your contact details, your license type, what you can drive and where you want to work. If we move forward, we ask for papers such as your license and medical card later, on the phone or by email.
Most commercial driving needs one. FMCSA says drivers of vehicles rated over 10,000 pounds in interstate commerce must hold a valid medical examiner's certificate. We check this later, not on the application.
Any of them. Pick every state you would work in, or tick "anywhere in the U.S." Your home state is a separate question, so we know where you live. The more states you choose, the more roles we can match you to.
If you want to run your own truck, our dispatch service may fit you better. We find loads, negotiate rates and handle the paperwork for owner-operators. You can still tell us on the form that you own a truck, so we know when we reach out.
Endorsements are extra permissions on a CDL. FMCSA lists doubles or triples, tank vehicles, hazardous materials and passenger vehicles. Some roles need one, and many do not. Tick the ones you hold, and leave the rest blank.
It depends on the roles we are filling. We call or text drivers whose details fit an open role. We cannot promise a call for every application, but your application stays on file, so we can look at it again when a new role opens.
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