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 $1,000–$1,100 on average, as reported by the carrier
- Home every 2 weeks – Predictable home time you can plan around
The job
Home timeHome every 2 weeks
ExperienceNew CDL grads accepted (training provided)
Where loads go7 western states CA, ORE, WA, ID, NV, AZ, sometimes UT. Always close to home if needed and some loads may pass thru home area from time to time - Home time is every other weekend, two weeks out (12-14 days). Can run longer periods if desired or outside this area once in a while if desired. 2 weeks driving 2 days off. / NOTE Jurupa Valley on time off. Even those from Shafter/San Diego
ScheduleBOTH DAY/NIGHT
Weekly miles1,800 / 1,900 / 2,000 / 2,100 / 2,200
Hiring areaGreater Los Angeles area. 2 weeks running. 2 days off etc. / NOTETrucks would need to park at closest terminal either Lathrop or Jurupa Valley on time off. Even those from Shafter/San Diego - Drivers would need to park at JV terminal. Can not take the truck home.
Good to know
- Greater stop pay and also short haul pay.
Keep in mind: Live loading or live unloading apts - but still no touch freight
Pay, benefits and extras
Average pay: $1,000–$1,100 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
- New CDL grads accepted (training provided)
- 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 7991ba0c.