Why drivers like this job
- APU (no-idle heat and A/C) – Inverters/APU on most trucks
- Riders – Authorized adult passengers allowed with a signed passenger agreement
- Paid orientation – Paid once you are hired
- Solid average pay – About $1,400–$1,800 on average, as reported by the carrier
- Drop and hook available – Less waiting around at docks
The job
Good to know
- Average 3-6 loads per day.
Keep in mind: Up North deliveries and pickups. Ross out of Shafter, CA - preloads, the customer del into Lebec, CA - drops. Mandatory to cover / -Auto dispatch account, drivers do not choose their routes. / -Drivers run at least their full 11 hour drive. Sometimes they may run their full 14 hr clock depending on the freight demands of the day.
Pay, benefits and extras
Average pay: $1,400–$1,800 a week (reported by the hiring company; results vary)
- Transmission: 10-speed manual and automatic
- No-idle heat and A/C: Yes
- Assigned truck: Yes
- Pets: One approved dog under 40 lbs allowed
- Riders: Yes
- Paid orientation: Yes
- Benefits: Eligible for benefits after 30 days
- Paid time off: Paid vacation that grows with tenure: 5 days after 1 year, 10 days after 2 years, 15 days after 5 years
- Retirement: Yes
Requirements
- Valid Class A CDL
- 3+ 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 2 MV’s in the last 2 years
How to apply
Tap Apply and send the short form, or call or text (307) 218-3831. A recruiter calls you, answers your questions and confirms the current terms in writing before you apply. Recruiting is paid by the hiring company.
Better Today LLC is an independent recruiting company, not the employer. Pay figures are averages reported by the hiring company, not guarantees. Requirements and terms are set by the hiring company and change often. Ref 3817daf2.