OTR CDL-A Fresh & Frozen Reefer Driver | Pet & Rider Friendly

Herman N Logistics•Des Moines, IA
•$100,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

This dedicated over-the-road Class A CDL position is based in Des Moines, Iowa, and delivers fresh and frozen foods in reefer trailers to grocery distributors across 28 states, with routes focused on the Midwest, Southwest, and West. Loads may involve single or multiple stops, and backhauls are required. Trailers are preloaded and receivers unload them. Drivers work six consecutive days with a 34-hour reset each week and are home for a reset one to two times per month. Start times are between 4:00 AM and 9:00 AM, and workdays average 11–13 hours. With management approval, the truck may be taken home during time off. Pets and passengers are permitted with authorization. The position uses automatic International sleeper trucks. Drivers must bring their own fridge. Travel and a hotel are provided during training, and no additional endorsements are required.

Requirements

  • Valid Class A CDL.
  • At least 3 months of verifiable Class A CDL experience.
  • Clean driving record.
  • Valid DOT Medical Card.
  • No SAP drivers.
  • Willingness to chain up when weather requires.
  • Comfort driving mountain passes.
  • Willingness to deliver to any state needed.

Responsibilities

  • Drive an over-the-road Class A CDL route delivering fresh and frozen foods in reefer trailers to grocery distributors.
  • Deliver freight across 28 states, including routes focused on the Midwest, Southwest, and West.
  • Handle a mix of single-stop and multi-stop loads.
  • Complete required backhauls.
  • Chain up when weather requires and drive mountain passes.
  • Be willing to deliver to any state needed.

Benefits

  • $10,000 limited-time sign-on bonus.
  • $0.66–$0.70 per mile.
  • $40 per stop.
  • $20 per hour in detention pay.
  • $200 per day in holiday pay.
  • $200 per day during new-hire training.
  • $250–$300 per day for outsource work.
  • Safety bonus opportunities.
  • Paid online orientation.
  • PTO from day one.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
  • Pets and passengers allowed with authorization.
  • Travel and hotel provided during training.
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