Cdl-A Otr Driver
Company
Bulkley Trucking
Location
North Houston, TX
Posted
1 day ago
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Job Description
CDL-A Company Solo and Team OTR Truck Drivers
Bulkley Trucking: Respect - Honesty - Good Miles
The Bulkley Trucking Way, Since 1987
Pay Breakdown :
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus
$70,000 – $85,000+ (Solo)
$78,000 – $90,000+ (Team)
$1,250 Guaranteed Weekly Minimum
$0.46 to $0.52 CPM Base Pay (Solo)
$0.57 to $0.67 CPM Base Pay (Team)
Fuel Bonus (Up to $0.05 CPM on Top of Base Pay)
Per Diem ($0.15 Solo, $0.19 Team)
Paid Orientation
$1,000 Referral Bonus
Benefits Perks :
Excellent Home Time (34 or 48-Hour Reset)
No-Touch Freight
Team Potlucks
Paid Time Off
Short-Term Disability
Full Health, Dental, Vision Life Insurance
Huge Driver Appreciation Week Celebration
Matching 401(k) Up To 3%
Rider Pet Program
Direct Deposit Every Friday
Many Bonus Opportunities
Equipment :
New Automatic Volvo Trucks
Best Pass / DriverWise
XM Radio
Requirements:
Must have a Class "A" CDL Must be 21+ Must have 1+ years of experience They are willing to complete a drug screening - urinalysis and hair follicle If you have 6-12 months of driving experience, you would be required to drive as a team temporarily before going Solo
Bulkley Trucking: Respect - Honesty - Good Miles
The Bulkley Trucking Way, Since 1987
Pay Breakdown :
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus
$70,000 – $85,000+ (Solo)
$78,000 – $90,000+ (Team)
$1,250 Guaranteed Weekly Minimum
$0.46 to $0.52 CPM Base Pay (Solo)
$0.57 to $0.67 CPM Base Pay (Team)
Fuel Bonus (Up to $0.05 CPM on Top of Base Pay)
Per Diem ($0.15 Solo, $0.19 Team)
Paid Orientation
$1,000 Referral Bonus
Benefits Perks :
Excellent Home Time (34 or 48-Hour Reset)
No-Touch Freight
Team Potlucks
Paid Time Off
Short-Term Disability
Full Health, Dental, Vision Life Insurance
Huge Driver Appreciation Week Celebration
Matching 401(k) Up To 3%
Rider Pet Program
Direct Deposit Every Friday
Many Bonus Opportunities
Equipment :
New Automatic Volvo Trucks
Best Pass / DriverWise
XM Radio
Requirements:
Must have a Class "A" CDL Must be 21+ Must have 1+ years of experience They are willing to complete a drug screening - urinalysis and hair follicle If you have 6-12 months of driving experience, you would be required to drive as a team temporarily before going Solo
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