CDL A Truck Driver - Dry Van & Reefer Freight

Now Hiring CDL-A Dry Van & Reefer Drivers

• COMPETITIVE PAY FOR EXPERIENCED DRIVERS - Top 20% average $102,600/year, with a 68CPM top rate*
• HOME TIME YOUR WAY - 7-10 days to 6 weeks out, same pay rates
• 2023-OR-NEWER AUTOMATICS - APUs, fridges and TV hookups

Why Drive for Sharp Transportation?

Sharp is a 35-year-old, family-run carrier based in a small Northern Utah town. We've more than doubled our fleet in the last few years and kept driver retention above 75%, because we treat drivers as professionals, not numbers on a manifest. If you want steady miles, a truck built for comfort, and a company that pays you for sticking around, Sharp is worth a serious look.

CDL-A OTR Driver Job Overview

• Freight that keeps you rolling. Consistent dry van and reefer freight across 11 Western states, averaging 2,632 miles a week over the past 12 months. No tarping.
• Drivers who don't sit. Across more than 70,000 shipments, our average wait time is just over 2 hours.
• Home time built around your life. Pick the schedule that fits, including shorter runs with a 34-hour reset at home.
• Modern, comfortable equipment. A 100% automatic, 2023-or-newer fleet of Freightliners, Peterbilts and Volvos with in-cab refrigerators, TV hookups, and current safety and GPS technology.

CDL-A OTR Driver Pay Overview

• Earnings. The average driver earns about $79,500 a year, and our top 20% average $102,600.*
• 52-68CPM. Base pay rises with your experience, and bonuses stack on top.*
• Safety bonus. 2CPM for clean inspections and on-time appointments.
• Production bonus. 2CPM when you run 10,500 miles in a month, or 3CPM at 13,000.
• Stability pay. Get paid for your track record: 1CPM for 1-2 years with your past two employers, 2CPM for 3-5 years, and 3CPM for 5 years.
• Retention bonus. $2,000 in your first year, paid as $500 every 90 days.
• Paid for your time. $20hr detention after 2 hours, $75 layover or breakdown pay after 24 hours, $20 per extra stop, and $25 for chaining.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and short- and long-term disability, available the first of the month after 60 days
• $25,000 company-provided life insurance, with the option to add more coverage
• 401(k) eligibility after 30 days, with a company match of up to 4%
• Paid vacation from your 1-year anniversary, growing from 40 to 160 hours a year with tenure
• 6 paid holidays
• Free Teladoc services from day one, even if you decline company medical

As of Oct. 2026. Earnings are based on 2026 year-to-date gross pay for full-time OTR drivers, projected over 12 months, including base pay, bonuses and accessorial pay. The middle 60% of drivers earn $67,100-$92,000. Base pay is 52-60CPM by years of driving experience: 52CPM (6 months-4 years), 55CPM (5-14 years), 58CPM (15-20 years) and 60CPM (20 years). Not guaranteed; pay varies by experience and performance. Bonuses and benefits are subject to eligibility and plan terms.

There is no deadline to apply. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Driver Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• 6 months of verifiable driving experience

Reference Number: 102222A0000633-110326