Class A OTR Solo Driver

DriveLine Solutions & Compliance•Wilmington, NC

About The Position

Class A OTR Solo Driver POSITION DETAILS Pay/salary information: Detention Pay at $12.50 per hour after the second hour; Layover/Breakdown Pay at $100 per day Home time details: Every 2 Weeks/Flexible home time policy based on drivers schedule Equipment type: 2021 or newer Freightliner Cascadias or Kenworths Freight type: 100% no-touch freight, with 50-60% drop & hook and 40-50% live unload Route/lane information: Nationwide OTR covering all 48 states, primarily east of I-35 Mileage average: Drivers typically run around 2,000 miles per week; top performers run between 2,300-3,000+ miles per week No forced NYC dispatch: Drivers are not required to enter NYC or its five boroughs REQUIREMENTS Experience requirements: Previous driving experience preferred License requirements: Valid CDL-A required Age requirements: Must be at least 21 years old Physical requirements: Ability to perform physical tasks associated with driving and freight handling Background/MVR requirements: Clean driving record and background check required BENEFITS Medical Insurance Our medical insurance is provided through Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), with two plan options to best suit your needs. Both plans include access to Teladoc services. Standard Plan: A 70% coverage plan with affordable weekly premiums. Premium Plan: An 80% coverage plan for more comprehensive coverage. Dental Insurance Our dental insurance is provided through Delta Dental, with two plan options available: Vision Insurance Our vision insurance is provided through VSP and covers eye exams and eyewear. Additional Benefits Prescription Drug Coverage: Included with our medical plans. Spousal and Family Coverage: Options to add your spouse, children, or your whole family to your plans. Recruiter Job Details Job Details Also see attached OTR Pay Scale Map OTR Pay Scale Region 3-6 Months 6-12 Months 1-2 Years 2-5 Years 5-10 Years 10+ Years NORTHEAST : .56cpm .56cpm .58cpm .60cpm .60cpm .60cpm SOUTH : .50cpm .51cpm .52cpm .52cpm .53cpm .53cpm MIDWEST : .54cpm .56cpm .58cpm .60cpm .60cpm .60cpm CALIFORNIA : .52cpm .53cpm .54cpm .55cpm .56cpm .57cpm WESTERN : .52cpm .54cpm .56cpm .56cpm .58cpm .58cpm FLORIDA : .46cpm .47cpm .48cpm .49cpm .50cpm .51cpm Driver Types Solos - Not hiring for Students Teams - Will match, but could take a few weeks to find a good match for that Driver Lease Purchase Types of Runs OTR Dedicated Type of Freight Dry Van Type of Equipment 3 years or newer: Freightliners No Fridges Double Bunks for Team Trucks Only Cameras are not driver facing. They will record the inside of the cab if a triggered event takes place that will cause the outside cam to start recording (hard braking, swerving, collisions, lane departures, etc). By recording the inside of the truck, that just means the noise/sounds, no camera. Transmission Type All Automatics Will take a Driver with an Automatic Restriction On Their License! Average age of tractor : 2 years old or newer Is truck permanently assigned to the driver? : Yes Truck Speed : 68 mph Can truck be taken home for time off? : Yes Is truck equipped with Inverters / APU's? : Trucks are equipped with 1250 watt inverters No APU's % of Drop and Hook : 85% % of No Touch : 99% % of Haz-Mat Loads : Varies Detention Pay : $12.50 an hour after the second hour Layover/Breakdown Pay : $100 a day except for Sunday and as long as the driver is not within 75 miles of their home or a terminal Pay : See Hiring Map link above Lease Purchase Pay : Sliding pay scale $.84-1.20 per mile Long Haul pays less Short hauls pay more Type of Driver Pay : Rand McNally When are drivers paid? : Weekly How are drivers paid? : Check, Direct Deposit, Comdata Pay Increase : Yearly Primary Running Areas OTR: All 48 states – majority of freight is East of I-35 but we go where the freight goes Dedicated: See US Xpress Hiring Map link at the top of the profile. Average Miles per week: 2500 miles per week Average Length of Haul: 550 miles Home Time / Days Out OTR: 10-14 out and 2 off - The more time you spend on the road, the more you can earn. However, home time preferences should be discussed directly with your driver to ensure a balanced schedule that meets their needs. This is not something that should be sold if you know the driver is wanting local or something home weekly Regional: Home weekly Average Weekly Pay: $950 week (depends on the run) Driver Vacation Info: 1 week How is Driver Vacation Calculated? 52 week average Per Diem: https://www.usxjobs.com/per-diem-advantage-pay-calculator/ EZ Pass provided: Yes Pre-Pass Provided: Yes Toll Cards Provided: Yes (Which toll cards?) Type of Fuel Card: Trans Card New York City: Non forced Rider Policy: Must be at least 10 years of age (If under 18, must have legal custody of child) Riders cannot possess a valid CDL license $27.00 per month for insurance Only 1 rider allowed at any given time Teams may not have a rider in the truck Once a Driver is solo, they may have a rider Drivers can have riders as long as it is not a local account Pet Policy: There is a $500.00 Non-Refundable maintenance fee and a $10.00/week charge Deducted from the Driver's Check - $50 a week for 10 weeks Limited to only 1 Dog or 1 Cat per truck Must not exceed 80 lbs Cats - The Cat DOES need to be declawed Dogs - The owners have to sign paperwork and if the dog shows signs of aggression, then they couldn’t have the dog on the truck. If it’s a service animal, HR will need to review the ADA Accommodation for the medical paperwork that shows the diagnosis or reason for the animal, medical release, and health records of the animal for it to be approved as a service animal. The recruiter can get the paperwork to the driver to start the process. Is there 24 hour dispatch? Yes Does driver have routing / fuel stop flexibility? No Qualcomm Provided: Driver Tech is used instead of Qualcomm Paid Orientation? See Orientation tab on Information Sheet How Long Is Orientation? 3 Days Orientation Is Held Where? See Orientation tab on Information Sheet What Day(s) Does Orientation Start/End? Starts: Mondays & Wednesdays Ends: Wednesdays & Fridays Lodging Provided: (Where will the driver be staying?) US XPRESS Rooms are single occupancy Meals Provided: (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) Breakfast - Hotel Lunch Dinner Travel Provided: (Bus / Plane / Car Rental) US Xpress Bus Benefits: Starts after 30 days See Benefit Guide in the info sheet 401k: Yes Will match up to 5%