OTR CDL A Truck Driver: 14 days out, 2 days home
Company
Thomas E. Keller Trucking
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
1.5K–1.9K a week
Posted
2 days ago
Via
via Indeed
Job Description
Job Description:
OTR Driver 2 weeks out, 2 FULL days home - No Touch, Van - up to $1,900/wk gross
14 days out on the road, with 2 FULL days home.
• Experienced OTR drivers average up to $1,900 weekly gross
• 63 CPM all-in average (Base CPM + Accessorial pay) for experienced drivers
• 100% no touch dry van
• Guaranteed Weekly Pay available
Keller Trucking is one of the 20 for-hire North American companies awarded "Best Fleets to Drive For," nine years in a row!
For more information, give us a call or text us at 419-785-3252
• Passenger and Pet Policy offered
• Company paid referral program- up to $1,500 per experienced driver when applicable
• Paid orientation with company lunches and lodging provided
Job Requirements:
Minimum of 1 year CDL-A experience REQUIRED
We pay for your experience! Drivers with 2+ years of experience make top dollar
• Good work history and driving record
• Must be able to pass D.O.T. Physical and Hair Follicle Drug Screen
• No DUI/DWI or any other alcohol/drug related conviction in the last 5 years
• No license suspensions in the past 12 months
#TS-TK-R
Wage Range: 1500.00 - 1900.00 per week
General Description of Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) and 401(k) matching
Company paid life insurance policy
Generous paid time off
Holiday pay - 6 major holidays company paid at day 30 of employment
OTR Driver 2 weeks out, 2 FULL days home - No Touch, Van - up to $1,900/wk gross
14 days out on the road, with 2 FULL days home.
• Experienced OTR drivers average up to $1,900 weekly gross
• 63 CPM all-in average (Base CPM + Accessorial pay) for experienced drivers
• 100% no touch dry van
• Guaranteed Weekly Pay available
Keller Trucking is one of the 20 for-hire North American companies awarded "Best Fleets to Drive For," nine years in a row!
For more information, give us a call or text us at 419-785-3252
• Passenger and Pet Policy offered
• Company paid referral program- up to $1,500 per experienced driver when applicable
• Paid orientation with company lunches and lodging provided
Job Requirements:
Minimum of 1 year CDL-A experience REQUIRED
We pay for your experience! Drivers with 2+ years of experience make top dollar
• Good work history and driving record
• Must be able to pass D.O.T. Physical and Hair Follicle Drug Screen
• No DUI/DWI or any other alcohol/drug related conviction in the last 5 years
• No license suspensions in the past 12 months
#TS-TK-R
Wage Range: 1500.00 - 1900.00 per week
General Description of Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) and 401(k) matching
Company paid life insurance policy
Generous paid time off
Holiday pay - 6 major holidays company paid at day 30 of employment
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