Class A Truck Operator

CDL A Regional position available with a minimum flatbed pay of $1450.

Flatbed drivers at the company earn an average minimum pay of $1,450 per week, with the possibility for more

Job Description

As a driver who is home weekly, your role will involve regional operations and the transportation of 48 ft. flatbed trailers.

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Average Miles

Covering a distance of 2,000-2,200 miles every week

Pay Increases

There will be an initial payment of one cent after 90 days, followed by an annual increase of one cent on each anniversary date until reaching a maximum of 70 cents per thousand impressions

Monthly Bonus (Performance-Based)

Earn up to five cents per thousand impressions each month

Per Diem

The payment rate for drivers is set at 10 cents per mile, which is inclusive of all expenses

Military Pay

Individuals operating vehicles who are presently active or have been in service in the last two years

Less than two years of confirmed service equals a one-cent increase in pay per thousand views

Having a verified tenure of more than two years results in a pay raise of 2 cents per thousand views

Tarp/Securement Pay

$50 Total
• $25 to tarp/secure
• $25 to untarp/unsecure

Stop Pay

The cost for each pickup and drop-off is $15, excluding the initial collection point and ultimate destination

Detention Pay

$20 per hour for being late in delivering the item, with a maximum penalty of $200 within a 24-hour period

Layover Pay

During a layover lasting one day, the fee is $75, while for each additional day after that, the charge increases to $100. The cost for a 24-hour stopover is set at $75, and any further periods of the same duration are billed at $100 each. The fee for a layover period of 24 hours is $75, with subsequent 24-hour intervals incurring a charge of $100. The price for a layover lasting one day totals $75, with each successive 24-hour block incurring a fee of $100. Each day during the layover is priced at $75, and any additional 24-hour span is charged at $100. For a layover lasting 24 hours, the cost is $75 and for any subsequent day, the amount increases to $100

Breakdown Pay

The payment is set at $100 for the initial day, $150 for the subsequent day, and $200 for any day beyond that

Chicago Inter-City Transfers

$40 plus mileage

Description of Employment Opportunity

Primary Operating Area

The states categorized as the Midwest include Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, and Pennsylvania

Home Time

Returning home for a weekend break to undergo a mandatory 34-hour reset period

Load or Unloading

Tarping and securing are mandatory, with a strict policy of no physical contact with the items

Freight Hauled

Predominantly composed of wallboard, coils, timber, and steel construction materials

Drop-n-Hook

Occasionally

Scales Paid

Yes

Tolls Paid

Yes

Lumpers Paid

Yes

Paychecks

Payment is processed on a weekly basis through direct deposit

ELD and App

Geotab and Transflo technology is utilized in ELDs for tracking and monitoring purposes

Fuel Card

Comdata

Equipment and Amenities

You will be driving a Peterbilt 579, Volvo, or Freightliner Cascadia manufactured in the years 2020 through 2024

All trucks have a speed limit of 65 mph, which can be increased to 68 mph when using cruise control

All trucks come with an APU, 1,800-watt power inverter, complimentary Wi-Fi, Smart TV featuring satellite channels, a microwave, refrigerator, CB radio, and provisions for satellite radio connections

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Benefits

Comprehensive benefits like medical, dental, vision, 401(k), EAP, life insurance, Dr. on Demand, and additional perks are included.

Your benefits become effective on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.

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Minimum Pay Criteria

1) Be prepared to be sent out on duty for five days each week

2) Declining to accept any additional burdens

3) Submit the necessary documents before the end of each week

4) All deliveries are guaranteed to arrive on schedule with a flawless record of timeliness and efficiency

5) Absence of any CSA infractions

6) Absence of avoidable mishaps

Orientation and Onboarding

Orientation Pay

Upon finishing Orientation, you will receive $500

Location and Length

Fort Dodge, Iowa; 72 hours

Traveling to Orientation

Our service includes the option of providing a rental car, airplane, or compensating for the use of your own vehicle

Physicals

Candidates need to have had a recent physical examination in the past half-year that is valid for at least six months without expiration within the next three months. Alternatively, they could opt to undergo a new physical either before the Orientation session in Fort Dodge, IA or during the program.

Drug Test

All candidates must undergo a pre-employment drug screening involving both urinalysis and hair follicle testing before attending the Orientation. If unable to do so beforehand, the tests will be carried out on the initial day of the Orientation program. Drivers will not be permitted to access their trucks until their test results demonstrate a negative outcome.

Students

The training regimen spans over a period of 4 weeks: 1 week in Orientation and another 3 weeks training with an OTR trainer

During the orientation period and while under the guidance of a trainer, a daily rate of $100 is provided

The company offers tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000. The pay range is between 0.53-0.70 per mile. Employees have access to modern equipment such as 2020 and newer Peterbilt 579 and Freightliner Cascadias, which come equipped with various amenities including APU’s, refrigerators, CB Radio, internet, 1,800-watt inverter, Smart TV with Satellite programming, and Satellite Radio Hook-Ups. The trucks are governed at 65 mph on the pedal and 68 mph on cruise control. Full benefits are available after 60 days of employment, including weekly paychecks and a $100 weekly advance allowance