Regional / OTR CDL A Driver

Regional / OTR CDL A Driver


Company
Xtreme Trucking LLC
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
Via
LinkedIn

Job Description
We're looking forhigh-quality, career-minded driverswho take pride in their work, run safe, and want to be part of a company that respects the professional driver. Whether you preferregional runs throughout the Upper MidwestorOTR lanes to the East Coast, you'll have the opportunity to build a long-term career with a company that invests in its drivers.

OUR WI CDL A REEFER TRUCK DRIVERS EARN UP TO $0.72 CPM

What We Offer:
• $0.63 - $0.66CPM + .05cpm (dependent on experience and OTR or Regional)
• Guaranteed Pay Per Week
• Pet and Rider Policy
• LP opportunities
• LP opportunities to build your career

Home Time:
• Home Weekly or bi-weekly(If Within 150Miles if Maribel, WI)
• Out 2 Weeks - 2 Days Home (All Other Areas of WI/Midwest
• OTR Primarily Runsin the East and some Southeast.
• Regional primarily runs the upper midwest. MI/IL/MO/MN/MI/OH/IN/IA

Equipment:
• Trucks No Older Than 3 Years Old
• Freightliner, and Kenworth
• All Trucks Equipped With Inverters, APU Refrigerators
• Most leather, heated seats.
• Owner Operator Spec

Perks:
• Pet Rider Policy
• Free Sirius XM Radio
• 24/7 Dispatch

Benefits:
• Health, Dental, Vision
• Short Long Term Disability Insurance
• Free $20,000 Life Insurance Policy
• 401K With 3.5% Company Match

Regional Fleet
• Run consistent freight throughout theUpper Midwest
• More frequent home opportunities
• Strong customer freight network

OTR Fleet
• Run theMidwest to East Coast lanes
• Typical schedules1–2 weeks out
• High mileage opportunities

What Makes Xtreme Different
• We focus onlong-term driver careers, not driver turnover
• Strong freight network with reliable miles
• Professional operations team thatsupports drivers on the road
• A culture built aroundrespect, accountability, and safety

Join a CompanyBuilt Around Drivers-Xtreme Trucking —Be Different. Drive Xtreme.

We're looking forhigh-quality, career-minded driverswho take pride in their work, run safe, and want to be part of a company that respects the professional driver. Whether you preferregional runs throughout the Upper MidwestorOTR lanes to the East Coast, you'll have the opportunity to build a long-term career with a company that invests in its drivers.

OUR WI CDL A REEFER TRUCK DRIVERS EARN UP TO $0.72 CPM

What Makes Xtreme Different
• We focus onlong-term driver careers, not driver turnover
• Strong freight network with reliable miles
• Professional operations team thatsupports drivers on the road
• A culture built aroundrespect, accountability, and safety

Join a CompanyBuilt Around Drivers-Xtreme Trucking —Be Different. Drive Xtreme.

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