Class A OTR Drivers - High Miles,Top Pay
Company
Climate Express Inc.
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
5 days ago
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Job Description
Job Description:
Team-Driven Culture
We treat drivers like family. Low driver-to-supervisor ratios, open communication, and one facility for everything—yard, payroll, shop, dispatch, recruiting, and safety—so the help you need is in one place.
• One Facility: Yard, payroll, shop, dispatch, recruiting, & safety under one roof.
• Respect & Communication: Weekly/bi-weekly feedback channels—your voice matters.
Growing & Hiring
We’re expanding and looking for safe, loyal, hard-working drivers who want to grow with us and make great money.
• Large percentage of customer based freight
• Consistent miles year-round
• Safety-first operations
Freight & Loads
Refrigerated & Dry Van, Strong central shipping lanes
• Drop-and hook or 1 pick /1 drop
• No Touch Freight
Home every other weekend for 2 days off in most hiring areas.
Job Requirements:
Valid Class A CDL
Clean Driving Record
1-year OTR tractor-Trailer experience or 2 + years local experience considered.
Wage Range: 0.55 - 0.60 per mile
General Description of Benefits: Drivers are Paid Premier Practical Route Miles, while under dispatch, loaded & empty.
Annual raises, Safety & Performance bonuses.
Detention & layover
Medical, Dental, Life, Vision, Short term disability, Paid vacations, 401k w/employer match
Pay
Pay per mile (PC miler practical miles, loaded or empty the same)
Start pay based on experience and work record
Raises for committed runners
Weekly direct deposit
Coaching & communication
Team-Driven Culture
We treat drivers like family. Low driver-to-supervisor ratios, open communication, and one facility for everything—yard, payroll, shop, dispatch, recruiting, and safety—so the help you need is in one place.
• One Facility: Yard, payroll, shop, dispatch, recruiting, & safety under one roof.
• Respect & Communication: Weekly/bi-weekly feedback channels—your voice matters.
Growing & Hiring
We’re expanding and looking for safe, loyal, hard-working drivers who want to grow with us and make great money.
• Large percentage of customer based freight
• Consistent miles year-round
• Safety-first operations
Freight & Loads
Refrigerated & Dry Van, Strong central shipping lanes
• Drop-and hook or 1 pick /1 drop
• No Touch Freight
Home every other weekend for 2 days off in most hiring areas.
Job Requirements:
Valid Class A CDL
Clean Driving Record
1-year OTR tractor-Trailer experience or 2 + years local experience considered.
Wage Range: 0.55 - 0.60 per mile
General Description of Benefits: Drivers are Paid Premier Practical Route Miles, while under dispatch, loaded & empty.
Annual raises, Safety & Performance bonuses.
Detention & layover
Medical, Dental, Life, Vision, Short term disability, Paid vacations, 401k w/employer match
Pay
Pay per mile (PC miler practical miles, loaded or empty the same)
Start pay based on experience and work record
Raises for committed runners
Weekly direct deposit
Coaching & communication
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