Over-the-Road Tractor-Trailer Driver Sign-On Bonus

Classic Carriers

Lafayette, Indiana

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Classification: Transport & Logistics
Category: —
Work type: Full Time
Employment: Permanent
Country: United States
Location: Lafayette Indiana 47901

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Job Description:

OTR Truck Drivers $3,000 Sign-on Bonus for experienced drivers

Small Town Pride, American Drive, Fueled by Family Legacy!

Choose Your Pay Package. The end of one-size-fits-all driver pay is here. Our frills and no-frills pay packages give you choices to fit your lifestyle.

Classic Carriers, a family owned and centered company based in Versailles, OH in business for over 40 years needs safe and dependable drivers! Our lanes focus on lanes from OH & IN to the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Upper Midwest.

Both Plans Pay Base Rate Using dispatched PRACTICAL MILES (see schedule below) PLUS

Additional stops/pickups pay $25 each
Detention pay is $20 per hour and starts one hour after appointment time
Layover pay is $150 per night
Holiday Pay is $150 per holiday (Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year s Day)
Weekend deliveries are a $100 bonus
NYC trips (rarely and not forced) are a $150 bonus, if you choose to go

Available bonuses include

Longevity bonus is paid quarterly at $0.02 CPM per dispatched PRACTICAL mile
Safety bonus is paid quarterly at $0.03 CPM per dispatched PRACTICAL mile (if qualify)

Pay Schedule for Frills Package (includes insurance plus paid vacation and 401k see below)

Starting pay $0.56 CPM
6 months $0.58 CPM
12 months $0.60 CPM
24 months $0.62 CPM

Additional OTR Driver Benefits

Health insurance after 30 days
Company-paid dental insurance after 30 days
Company-paid life insurance $20,000 after 30 days
STD (Short-Term Disability) insurance after 30 days
401(k) w/ company match
Per diem ($80 per night on the road)

Pay Plan Option No Frills - Pay Schedule for No-Frills Package (No Benefits)

Starting pay $0.66 CPM
6 months $0.68 CPM
12 months $0.70 CPM
24 months $0.72 CPM

Trucking Perks with Classic Carriers:

2021 or newer Freightliner Cascadias with automatic trans, fridge, 1500w inverter, optimized idle system
Family rider policy after 90 days (immediate family only and must be age 14 )
Dogs and cats allowed in trucks under 40 lbs with deposit
Optional streaming TV service in truck ($15.63 deducted weekly but reimbursed at the end of quarter if you qualify for the safety bonus)
Access driver lounge with shower, free laundry facilities, kitchen, cable TV and recliners

OTR Driver Job Qualifications

Must possess a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) or enter our driver training program
Must possess two years of recent verifiable experience, which can include military experience
If have less than two years verifiable experience, can enter our driver training program to get certified
Must be at least 21 years old
Must possess acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) based on hiring standards
No 15 MPH over speeding citations in past 3 years
No DOT preventable, recordable accidents in last 5 years
No felonies
Must meet all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulatory requirements under section 391 of the Federal Motor Carriers (FMC) regulations

Job Duties:

Operate tractor-trailer combination with reefer unit
Perform daily pre-trip and safety inspections on equipment
Hook/unhook trailers
Verify and complete required documentation and reports
Maintain accurate daily logs
Communicate with dispatch as required
Demonstrate excellent customer service
Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
Perform other duties as required

Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of duties required of employees assigned to the job.

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