CDL-A Company Driver - 1yr EXP Required - OTR - Specialized - $85k - $100k per year - Koch Trucking

CDL-A Company Driver - 1yr EXP Required - OTR - Specialized - $85k - $100k per year - Koch Trucking


Company
Koch Trucking
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
5 days ago
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Job Description
CDL-A Truck Driver – Specialized Division | Earn $85K - $100K+.

Job Highlights:
Average annual earnings: $85K Starting pay: $0.58 - $0.60CPM Top performer earnings: +$100K Home time: Out 14-21 days Hiring bonus: $6,000 Setup pay: $75 per load Stop pay: $30 per stop after first stop Average Weekly Miles: +2400 All trucks are 3 years old or newer - average age of truck fleet is 16 months Volvo 860 and Freightliner Cascadia trucks come equipped with: Refrigerators, leather interior, double curtain wrap, double bunks, built-in inverters and other driver friendly features All expenses paid orientation in a luxury hotel: Roseville and Appling, GA

Job Description:

Looking to add some excitement to your driving career? Want to stand out among other drivers on the road? Koch Trucking is looking to hire CDL-A truck drivers to join our specialized division. The specialized division at Koch Trucking haul ATVs and other recreational vehicles on unique, custom decking trailers. Hauling specialized equipment provides bigger paychecks and familiar routes. All candidates must have a valid CDL-A license and one year of driving experience. Apply online.

About Koch:

Koch Trucking has been Family Owned, Driver Focused since 1978. Our dedication to respect, excellence, safety, and innovation has helped us become a full-service transportation and distribution leader. These values have helped us maintain a healthy business environment allowing both our employees and customers to flourish. Furthermore, our Dedicated, OTR, Flatbed, Marine, and Specialized transportation services provide flexibility for our drivers while meeting our customers' unique shipping needs. With these core values as our foundation, Koch Trucking has provided a culture for our employees and services to our customers that are second to none.

Koch Benefits:
Paid weekly PTO – Start accruing PTO on first day in addition to three floating holidays each year Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance Free iPad with data package to ensure drivers stay connected with family and friends Pet and rider policy 401K with company match 24/7/365 road service assistance $3,000 referral bonus Rolling Strong driver app Free drivers lounge benefits: soap, shampoo, towels, toothbrush, toothpaste, laundry soap, pizza, and sandwiches

Koch Trucking is one of six divisions that make up Koch Companies. Koch Companies offers a full slate of transportation services, including truckload freight hauling, logistics, warehousing, and truck/trailer leasing. Koch Companies has been recognized as:
2025 Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation by the Women in Trucking Assoc. Top 200 Workplace by Minneapolis Star Tribune

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