CDL-A OTR Dry Van - Two Days From Home - Trainees and Experienced

American Driver•Pendleton, IN

7d•$1,200 - $1,800

About The Position

Drive dry van freight in a fleet that offers over-the-road-style miles while keeping drivers within about two days of home. Drivers are home every two weeks. Routes cover 27 states from Colorado east, from the Great Lakes to the Gulf; there are no loads west of Denver and no trips into New York or New England. There is no set lane, and freight includes drop-and-hook, preloaded trailers, and live loads. The fleet hires in the Pendleton, Anderson, Fortville, and northeast Indianapolis areas, from new CDL graduates to experienced drivers. Drivers typically run 2,000 to 2,800 miles per week and earn an average of $1,200 to $1,800 weekly. Loads under 100 miles pay $75 plus mileage, and drivers receive $15 for each stop other than the first and last. A monthly performance bonus is available. New solo drivers receive a $1,000 weekly guarantee for their first three months. New CDL holders receive $650 per week during training. Training lasts 3 to 5 weeks, approximately 200 to 250 hours, alongside an experienced mentor. Applicants must have completed at least 120 hours of truck driving school. After sign-off, drivers receive their own tractor. Experienced drivers with six months or more of recent tractor-trailer experience can move into a solo truck after orientation, with mileage rates based on verified experience. Team seats are also available for drivers who run with a partner. Orientation lasts two days or less and pays $300 after hiring. Bus fare to orientation is reimbursed with a receipt. The fleet provides late-model tractors averaging about 1.5 years old, with automatic and 10-speed transmission options. After training, drivers may bring one approved dog up to 40 pounds. An adult rider program is available for solo drivers. Benefits begin after 30 days and include medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) and stock purchase plan; life, disability, and critical illness coverage; and tuition-free online degree access for the driver and one dependent. Equal Opportunity Employer; qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL.
At least 21 years old.
No more than two moving violations in the past two years.
No DUI or DWI in the past 10 years.
Pass a DOT physical and hair and urine drug tests.
New CDL holders must have completed truck driving school of at least 120 hours.
Experienced driver solo placement requires six months or more of recent tractor-trailer experience.

Responsibilities

Drive dry van freight across assigned routes in the 27-state operating area.
Run 2,000 to 2,800 miles per week, handling drop-and-hook, preloaded trailer, and live-load freight.
Follow dispatch assignments; the fleet has no set lane and keeps drivers within about two days of home.
Complete required mentor training if a new CDL holder, then operate a solo tractor after sign-off.
Experienced drivers may operate solo after orientation; team driving is also available.