Why drivers like this job
- Sign-on bonus – Up to $500 in stages
- Paid orientation – Current amount confirmed in writing before you apply
- Home daily – Predictable home time you can plan around
- Drop and hook available – Less waiting around at docks
The job
The Clear Brook, VA is swapping trailers with another driver out of Roanoke, VA. Drivers would exchange numbers to keep in contact regarding eta to swap.
Home timeHome daily
Experience6+ months
FreightCombination of drop and hook and tailgating (moving freight to back of trailer to be unloaded)
Where loads goRailroad parts – We have provided dedicated service to the customer for almost 20 years. All routes are solo – no slip seat. Hazmat is required on this account – 20% of the loads will be broken down locomotive parts. This is a 24/7 operation, so they do work weekends and holidays, but the schedule is specific to the route they’re driving.
ScheduleMonday to Saturday
Weekly miles2,400-2,800 miles per week
Equipment2022 or newer Kenworth or Freightliner with tandem axle sleepers. Automatic transmissions. Equipped with an Elite Pre-Pass and outward only facing camera. 53’ dry van trailer with swing doors
Hiring area75-mile radius of Altoona, PA
Good to know
- Drivers work any Holiday except Christmas Day. Any Holiday a driver works they receive regular activity pay plus holiday pay.
- Dog/Passenger Rider policies available to interested drivers.
Pay, benefits and extras
- Transmission: Automatics
- Pets: Dogs only - Breed and weight restrictions
- Riders: Riders must be over the age of 12
- Benefits: 60 days
- Paid time off: Yearly vacation
- Retirement: Yes
Requirements
- Valid Class A CDL
- 6+ months of verifiable tractor-trailer experience
- At least 21 years old
- Current DOT medical card and a clean drug screen
- Driving record: no more than 3 moving citations within the past 3 years
- 6 months of recent tractor-trailer experience
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Hazmat required
How to apply
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