CDL-A Reefer Driver - Regional Runs - CDL Grads and Experienced

American Driver•Tooele, UT

7d•$1,200 - $1,300

About The Position

Drive regional refrigerated freight between Utah, Nevada, California, and the Pacific Northwest, serving lanes connecting the Salt Lake area with Las Vegas, Los Angeles, the Bay Area, Portland, and the Seattle area. Drivers travel approximately 1,900 to 2,100 miles per week and return home every two weeks. The position is open to new CDL graduates and experienced drivers. New drivers complete 3 to 5 weeks (200 to 250 hours) of mentor training, earning $800 per week; after sign-off, they drive solo on the same lanes. Drivers with at least 6 months of recent experience may go solo after orientation. Team positions are also available for drivers who already have a partner. Solo drivers average $1,200 to $1,300 per week, with mileage pay starting at $0.51 per mile and increasing with verifiable experience. New solo drivers receive a $1,000 weekly guarantee for their first three months. Additional compensation includes a monthly bonus, $15 stop pay, and extra pay for short loads on a sliding scale. Orientation lasts two days or less and pays $300 after hiring; a one-way bus ticket to orientation is reimbursed with a receipt. Drivers use late-model tractors averaging about 1.5 years old, with automatic and 10-speed options. One approved dog weighing up to 40 pounds is allowed after training, and an adult rider program is available for solo drivers. Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans, along with other listed benefits, begin after 30 days.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL.
At least 21 years old.
No more than 2 moving violations in the past 2 years.
No DUI or DWI in the past 10 years.
Pass a DOT physical and hair and urine drug screens.
New drivers must have completed a truck driving school of at least 120 hours.
Drivers entering the experienced-driver solo path must have at least 6 months of recent experience.

Nice To Haves

Verifiable driving experience may qualify drivers for higher mileage pay.
An existing driving partner is needed for available team positions.

Responsibilities

Haul refrigerated freight on regional lanes connecting the Salt Lake area with destinations in Utah, Nevada, California, and the Pacific Northwest.
Drive approximately 1,900 to 2,100 miles per week and return home every two weeks.
New drivers must complete mentor training before operating solo; experienced drivers with at least 6 months of recent experience may go solo after orientation.