Winch Truck Driver
About The Position
Corthell Transportation is a family-owned, long-haul trucking company specializing in heavy-haul and over-dimensional freight that requires stretch equipment. The company also operates long-haul winch trucks. Drivers transport loads ranging from legal weight to more than 100,000 pounds using equipment configured for a variety of load sizes. Trailers range from 15 to 55 feet and beyond. This over-the-road position can be based anywhere in the continental United States. Drivers are scheduled to be home every three to four weeks, and the company says it gets drivers home for their days off. Equipment includes new Peterbilt trucks, new Western Star winch trucks, and well-maintained RGN and stretch trailers. The advertised salary range is $95,000 to $105,000 per year. The posting notes that drivers with a history in the role make over $100,000 depending on experience. Compensation and support also include daily per diem, orientation and training pay, and up to $1,500 in reimbursable expenses for travel to orientation.
Requirements
- Class A CDL.
- At least 3 years of commercial driving experience.
- At least 2 years of multi-axle experience.
- At least 2 years of winch truck or oilfield experience for the Winch Truck job.
Nice To Haves
- TWIC Card preferred.
- Experience with stretch trailers and multi-axle step and RGN trailers.
- Machine-operating experience for loading and unloading.
- Knowledge of state weight allowances.
- Knowledge of state oversize-load laws and pilot-car requirements by state.
Responsibilities
- Drive long-haul winch trucks to transport heavy-haul and over-dimensional freight.
- Move loads using specialized equipment configured for loads ranging from legal weight to more than 100,000 pounds.
- Use stretch, multi-axle step, and RGN trailers as needed for customer loads.
- Load and unload freight using machine-operating skills, where applicable.
- Comply with state weight allowances, oversize-load laws, and pilot-car requirements.
Benefits
- Daily per diem.
- Up to $1,500 in reimbursable expenses for travel to orientation, including flights, gas, and motels.
- Orientation and training pay.
- Home time every 3–4 weeks.
- Honest and straightforward dispatch.
- In-house permitting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
