CDL A Fleet Driver

CDL A Regional opportunity with a guaranteed minimum flatbed earnings of $1450.

The average minimum weekly income for company flatbed drivers is $1,450, with the potential for higher earnings

Job Description

The job of a home-weekly driver requires you to conduct regional transportation tasks, including pulling 48 ft. flatbed trailers.

Income and bonus prospect

Average Miles

Journeying approximately 2,000-2,200 miles per week

Pay Increases

Starting with a payment of one cent after 90 days, the compensation scheme involves an annual increase of one cent on each anniversary until reaching the maximum cap of 70 cents per thousand impressions

Monthly Bonus (Performance-Based)

Potential monthly earnings of up to five cents per thousand ad displays

Per Diem

The pay structure for drivers entails a fixed rate of 10 cents per mile, covering all included costs

Military Pay

Those driving vehicles who are currently engaged in their responsibilities or have been within the last 24 months

For individuals with less than two years of verified service, there is a pay increase of one cent per thousand views

A pay increase of 0.02 cents per milli is granted to those who have been verified for more than two years

Tarp/Securement Pay

$50 Total

• $25 to tarp/secure
• $25 to untarp/unsecure

Stop Pay

For each pickup and delivery, there is a fee of $15, not including the load's starting point and final destination

Detention Pay

The penalty for failing to deliver on time is $20 per hour, with a cap of $200 each day

Layover Pay

24 hours of layover = $75, subsequent 24-hour periods = $100

Breakdown Pay

The pricing structure begins with $100 for the first day, followed by $150 for the next day, and $200 for each day thereafter

Local Freight Movements in Chicago

$40 plus mileage

Position Information and Qualifications

Primary Operating Area

States like Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, and Pennsylvania fall under the Midwest region

Home Time

The need to be home over the weekend for a 34-hour reset interval

Load or Unloading

Emphasis on tarping and securing measures as a critical component with a hands-off approach

Freight Hauled

Predominantly consisting of wallboard, coils, timber, and steel building materials

Drop-n-Hook

Occasionally

Scales Paid

Yes

Tolls Paid

Yes

Lumpers Paid

Yes

Paychecks

Weekly salaries are electronically transferred through the direct deposit method

ELD and App

Geotab and Transflo jointly power ELDs to enhance data collection and analysis for businesses

Fuel Card

Comdata

Equipment and Amenities

You are expected to operate a Peterbilt 579, Volvo, or Freightliner Cascadia that is from the model years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, or 2024

The maximum speed for trucks is set at 65 mph, and this can be raised to 68 mph if cruise control is turned on

All trucks include an APU, 1,800-watt Inverter, complimentary Wi-Fi service, Smart TV fitted with Satellite Programming, microwave, refrigerator, CB radio, and the option for satellite radio hook-ups

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Benefits

Included in the benefits are medical, dental, vision, 401(k), EAP, life insurance, along with the option for virtual medical consultations via Dr. on Demand.

Benefits eligibility begins on the first day of the month after you have been employed for 60 days.

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Minimum Pay Criteria

1) Required to be accessible for deployment five days within a week

2) Declining to handle additional tasks

3) Submit all required paperwork by the end of the week

4) Our driver service prides itself on its flawless performance, guaranteeing no instances of delivery failures

5) Conformity with CSA regulations has been maintained

6) Nonexistence of accidents that could have been averted

Orientation and Onboarding

Orientation Pay

After Orientation is finished, you will receive $500

Location and Length

For three days in Fort Dodge, Iowa

Traveling to Orientation

We offer the flexibility of providing a rental car, plane ticket, or reimbursement for driving your own vehicle

Physicals

An up-to-date physical exam within the last six months that is certified for a minimum of six months without expiry in the next three months is mandatory for applicants. They may also choose to undergo a new physical examination in advance or upon reaching the Orientation in Fort Dodge, IA.

Drug Test

Prior to participating in the Orientation, all applicants will need to undergo a pre-employment drug test involving both urinalysis and hair follicle examination. If applicants are unable to complete these tests beforehand, they will be administered on the initial day of the Orientation. Drivers must wait for their test results to return negative before being able to access their trucks.

Students

The entire training period lasts for 4 weeks, with 1 week allocated for Orientation and the remaining 3 weeks for practical training supervised by an OTR trainer

Participants receive $100 daily during both the orientation process and while working with a trainer

Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 Pay Range: 0.53-0.70 per_mile, General Benefits: Equipment: 2020 and Newer Peterbilt 579 and Freightliner Cascadias - Automatic with: APU's, refrigerators, CB Radio, internet, 1,800-watt inverter, Smart TV with Satellite programing, Satellite Radio Hook-Ups Trucks Governed at 65 mph on pedal and 68 mph on cruise Full Benefits at 60 days: Weekly Paychecks; $100 Weekly Advance Allowance Optional Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance 401(k) with an Employer Match Flexible Spending Accounts for both Medical and Dependent Care Expenses One week of PTO at 6 months and then annually thereafter! Driver Referral Program Paid Orientation Performance Bonus paid Monthly Safety Bonus paid Monthly Pet Policy and Passenger Program 24/7 Dispatch and Maintenance Support