Winch Truck Driver
About The Position
Corthell Transportation is a family-owned, long-haul trucking company specializing in heavy-haul and over-dimensional freight, including loads requiring stretch equipment. The company also operates long-haul winch trucks. This position involves over-the-road work and hauling specialized freight, with equipment configured for loads ranging from legal weight to more than 100,000 pounds. Drivers may live anywhere in the continental United States, and the company provides home time every three to four weeks. Compensation is listed as $95,000 to $105,000 per year, with daily per diem. The posting says driver earnings have historically exceeded $100,000 depending on experience. The company also offers orientation and training pay and reimburses up to $1,500 in expenses for travel to orientation, such as flights, fuel, and motels. Equipment includes new 2021 Peterbilt trucks, new Western Star long-haul winch trucks, and well-maintained RGN and SD stretch trailers. Dispatch is described as honest and straightforward, and permitting is handled in-house.
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.
- 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 laws for oversize loads and pilot-car requirements by state.
Responsibilities
- Drive long-haul, over-the-road routes hauling heavy-haul and over-dimensional freight.
- Operate a winch truck for the winch truck position.
- Transport loads using specialized equipment, including stretch and multi-axle trailers.
- Load and unload equipment or freight using machine-operating skills, where applicable.
- Follow 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, fuel, and motels.
- Orientation and training pay.
- Home time every 3–4 weeks.
- In-house permitting.
- Honest and straightforward dispatch.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
