CDL-A Driver
About The Position
Drive dry van freight up and down the eastern seaboard, with loads that generally do not travel far west. Drivers are home every two weeks and average about 2,500 miles per week, mostly through drop-and-hook loads. New drivers ride with an experienced trainer on real loads for 4 to 6 weeks and receive $650 per week in training pay. After sign-off, drivers receive a solo truck and a guaranteed $1,000 per week for the first three months of solo driving. Average weekly gross earnings are $1,200 to $1,500. Starting mileage pay is $0.55 per mile, with an additional $0.01 per year of experience up to $0.65 per mile, plus $15 stop pay and a performance bonus plan. The company pays $300 for orientation and covers travel to orientation. Riders and pets are allowed after training is complete.
Requirements
- Valid Class A CDL.
- Must be 21 or older.
- New drivers must have at least 120 hours from an accredited CDL school.
- Experienced drivers must have 6 months of OTR experience in the last 12 months, or 12 or more months in the past 5 years.
- No more than 2 moving violations in 2 years.
- No major preventable accidents in 5 years.
- Pass hair and urine drug testing.
- Pass a DOT physical.
Responsibilities
- Drive dry van freight along the eastern seaboard.
- Complete approximately 2,500 miles per week, with loads mostly handled through drop and hook.
- Follow the training program and drive solo after sign-off.
Benefits
- Medical insurance after 30 days.
- Dental insurance after 30 days.
- Vision insurance after 30 days.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off.
- $300 orientation pay and covered travel to orientation.
- Guaranteed $1,000 weekly pay for the first 3 months of solo driving.
- Performance bonus plan.
- Rider and pet allowed after training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
