Class A CDL OTR Driver

D-Trans•Tampa, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a motivated, professional Class A CDL driver for a company-owned truck based at the Venice, Florida terminal. This is a full-time, W-2 company-driver position with OTR/nationwide routes. Drivers are typically on the road for two weeks to 16 days, with the option to stay out longer. Routes run from the Southeast to the Northwest and back; the Northeast is excluded. Pay is calculated per mile for all odometer/GPS miles, loaded and empty. The advertised average weekly gross is approximately $2,000–$2,500, based on experience. Additional compensation may include extra-stop pay, other bonuses, per diem, and extra pay when driver assistance is required. Direct deposit is made after the round trip is completed and the driver returns to the terminal. No mandatory vaccines are required. Veterans are encouraged to apply. The company describes friendly professional dispatchers, flexible home time, ample vacation time, easy paperwork, newer equipment, a fuel card and cash advances for OTR expenses, detailed pay reports, bonuses for good clean inspections, and mostly no-touch loads (90%). Health insurance and PTO are currently unavailable.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL.
Current DOT physical.
At least 2 years of driving experience.
Experience pulling a 53-foot dry van or refrigerated trailer.
Must speak English.
Must have a TWIC card or obtain one within 30 days of employment.
No DOT-recorded or preventable accidents in the past 12 months.
No major violations in the past 36 months, including reckless driving or careless endangerment.
No more than 3 minor violations in the past 3 years, and no more than 2 violations in any 12-month period.
No DUI in the past 60 months.
Overall safe driving record and no positive drug or alcohol tests.
Not eligible if the driving history includes vehicular homicide; an alcohol- or drug-related offense in a commercial vehicle; hit and run; motor vehicle theft; driving while a license is revoked; or 3 or more chargeable accidents in the past 3 years.
Desired personal attributes include attention to detail, responsibility, dependability, safety-mindedness, career-mindedness, optimism, and ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues.
Knowledge of Federal and Florida DOT and hours-of-service rules.

Nice To Haves

Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Drive company-owned equipment on OTR/nationwide routes between the Southeast and Northwest, excluding Northeast states.
Transport loads using a 53-foot dry van or refrigerated trailer.
Follow Federal and Florida DOT regulations and hours-of-service rules.
Troubleshoot mechanical issues as needed.
Complete routes and return to the terminal for round-trip payment processing.
Provide driver assistance when required; additional pay is provided for this work.

Benefits

Per diem tax benefit and per diem pay availability.
Flexible home time and ample vacation time are offered; however, PTO is currently unavailable.
Extra-stop pay and other additional pay or bonuses, including bonuses for exceptional work and good clean inspections.
Extra pay when driver assistance is required.
Fuel card and cash advance for OTR expenses.
Direct deposit after completing the round trip and returning to the terminal.
Detailed pay report.
Newer equipment.
Friendly professional dispatchers.
Health insurance is currently unavailable.