Class A CDL OTR Driver

D-Trans•St. Petersburg, FL

About The Position

The company is hiring a professional, motivated company driver for its Venice, Florida terminal. This is a full-time, W-2 position driving OTR/nationwide routes in a company-owned truck. Routes run from the Southeast to the Northwest and back; the Northeast is excluded. Drivers typically stay out for two weeks to 16 days, with the option to stay out longer. Approximately 90% of loads require no touch freight. Driver-assist work, when required, is paid extra. Compensation is calculated per mile for all odometer/GPS miles, including loaded and empty miles. The stated average weekly gross is approximately $2,000–$2,500, depending on experience. Additional pay may include extra-stop and other bonuses, per diem, and bonuses for exceptional work or clean inspections. Pay is directly deposited after the round trip is completed and the driver returns to the terminal. The company provides newer equipment, a fuel card, cash advances for OTR expenses, detailed pay reports, easy paperwork, and professional dispatchers. Flexible home time and ample vacation time are offered. Health insurance and PTO are currently unavailable. No mandatory vaccines are required. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Class A CDL and a current DOT physical.
At least 2 years of driving experience.
Experience pulling a 53-foot dry van or refrigerated trailer.
No DOT record or preventable accidents in the past 12 months.
No major violations, including reckless driving or careless endangerment, in the past 36 months.
No more than 3 minor violations in the past 3 years, and no more than 2 violations in the same 12-month period.
No DUI in the past 60 months.
Overall safe driving record and no positive drug or alcohol tests.
Have a TWIC card or obtain one within 30 days of employment.
Must speak English.
Drivers are ineligible for specified records or offenses, including vehicular homicide; alcohol- or drug-related offenses in a commercial vehicle; hit and run; motor vehicle theft; driving without a valid CDL or while a license is revoked; and 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 the ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues.

Nice To Haves

Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Drive OTR/nationwide routes between the Southeast and Northwest, excluding the Northeast.
Operate a company-owned truck and pull a 53-foot dry van or refrigerated trailer.
Follow applicable Federal and Florida DOT regulations and hours-of-service rules.
Maintain safe driving practices and troubleshoot mechanical issues as needed.
Complete required paperwork and return to the terminal at the end of a round trip.

Benefits

Per-diem tax benefit and per diem pay availability.
Extra-stop pay and other additional pay or bonuses, including bonuses for exceptional work and clean inspections.
Flexible home time and ample vacation time.
Fuel card and cash advances for OTR expenses.
Direct deposit after completing a round trip and returning to the terminal.
Health insurance and PTO are currently not available.

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