Regional Truck Driver: 99% no-touch, 1099 options
Company
Dart Transit
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
200K a year
Posted
3 days ago
Via
Indeed
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Job Description
Contracting CDL-A Truck Drivers
• CONTRACTORS EARN BIG - Top drivers gross $200,000+ per year
• MORE MILES, LESS FUSS - 99% no-touch freight
• BECOME YOUR OWN BOSS - Attractive lease program options
Lease Driver Job Details
• Earn like an owner from day one. Top lease drivers gross $200,000+ per year, earning $1.12/mi loaded + FSC and $1.07/mi empty + FSC with steady, easy freight to keep your business moving.
• Build your business without the risk. Go all-in toward ownership with our lease purchase program, or limit risks with our lease operator model. Get ownership-style earning power with lower upfront costs, no plate fees, no service fees, and no out-of-pocket repair bills on all-inclusive leases.
• Start with confidence - $0 down, no credit check. Step into ownership with no financial barriers and predictable payments.
• Affordable weekly payments keep you profitable. Expect reasonable weekly payments - $550 or less - plus a $1 balloon payment at lease completion, keeping your early costs low while you build your business.
• Run easier, earn steadier. Enjoy 99% no-touch freight, competitive accessorial pay, strong Hazmat pay, and bonuses-including a $2,000 maintenance bonus for new contractors, the Dart Diamond Rewards annual bonus and a $3,000 referral bonus.
All pay & bonus amounts may vary by job type, location, experience level, and performance and are subject to change based on company discretion. Talk with a recruiter to confirm specific details. There is no deadline to apply. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Driver Requirements
• Valid Class A CDL
• At least 23 years of age
• 1 year CDL-A OTR exp. in the last 3 years
Reference Number: 123000103-030326
• CONTRACTORS EARN BIG - Top drivers gross $200,000+ per year
• MORE MILES, LESS FUSS - 99% no-touch freight
• BECOME YOUR OWN BOSS - Attractive lease program options
Lease Driver Job Details
• Earn like an owner from day one. Top lease drivers gross $200,000+ per year, earning $1.12/mi loaded + FSC and $1.07/mi empty + FSC with steady, easy freight to keep your business moving.
• Build your business without the risk. Go all-in toward ownership with our lease purchase program, or limit risks with our lease operator model. Get ownership-style earning power with lower upfront costs, no plate fees, no service fees, and no out-of-pocket repair bills on all-inclusive leases.
• Start with confidence - $0 down, no credit check. Step into ownership with no financial barriers and predictable payments.
• Affordable weekly payments keep you profitable. Expect reasonable weekly payments - $550 or less - plus a $1 balloon payment at lease completion, keeping your early costs low while you build your business.
• Run easier, earn steadier. Enjoy 99% no-touch freight, competitive accessorial pay, strong Hazmat pay, and bonuses-including a $2,000 maintenance bonus for new contractors, the Dart Diamond Rewards annual bonus and a $3,000 referral bonus.
All pay & bonus amounts may vary by job type, location, experience level, and performance and are subject to change based on company discretion. Talk with a recruiter to confirm specific details. There is no deadline to apply. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Driver Requirements
• Valid Class A CDL
• At least 23 years of age
• 1 year CDL-A OTR exp. in the last 3 years
Reference Number: 123000103-030326
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