Why drivers like this job
- Paid orientation – Current amount confirmed in writing before you apply
- Solid average pay – About $1,400–$1,750 on average, as reported by the carrier
The job
A typical day begins by double checking the schedule posted the night before by the DM, followed by a pre-trip inspection and hooking up your equipment to head to a vendor pickup. Once on-site, you are responsible for chaining and strapping heavy boom lift parts to ensure a secure load, whether you are operating a traditional flatbed or a curtainside trailer. From there, you navigate your route to deliver to the customer facilities in McConnellsburg, Shippensburg, or Bedford, varying between a single long-haul lane that takes the full shift or multiple "outs" per day. The day concludes by verifying the
Good to know
- Both DMs are former drivers on the account and both have a lot of knowledge and expertise. Safety is a main focus and training for this account is hands on and thorough. “Old school” trucking account, with a close knit fleet of drivers.
Keep in mind: If they are unsafe, late to work, late for deliveries, untrustworthy, undependable, bad attitude, poor communicator, and/or someone not able to meet the physical demands of a flatbed account.
Pay, benefits and extras
Average pay: $1,400–$1,750 a week (reported by the hiring company; results vary)
- Transmission: Automatic and Manual Transmissions
- No-idle heat and A/C: 1800 watt inverters and some APU
- Benefits: 1st of the month after starting
- Paid time off: Will review
- 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 2 in the past 3 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 9fb99968.