What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL-A OTR Drivers - Recent Graduates position at Wick TR?
Position Summary
This Class A account offers steady miles, top-tier entry-level pay, and zero driver loading or unloading for recent graduates from Class A driving school. Move freight efficiently es without touching a single box.
What You Will Earn
- Average Weekly Income: $1,200 to $1,500 gross per week.
- Solo Pay Rate: $0.55 CPM out of the gate with max rate of $.65.
- Weekly Miles: Expect 2,500 to 2,800 consistent miles every week.
- Paid Trainee Phase: Earn $800 - $900 weekly while finishing your 250-300 behind-the-wheel training hours. Note: Training requires OTR running due to local trainer availability.
Job Details
- Freight Profile: 100% entirely no driver touch freight with over 50% drop and hook lanes.
- Operating Area: Focused primarily East of I-35, stretching further out based on customer freight demands.
- Home Time: Balance work and life with home time every other week (2 full days).
- Rider & Pet Policy: Dogs and passengers are welcome on your truck the very day you go solo!
- Benefits: Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance plus accrued PTO.
Minimum Requirements
- Class A CDL and at least 21 years of age.
- Safe MVR: Clean record with no more than 2 moving violations in 3 years. No major citations (reckless driving, 15mph , tailgating) in the past year.
- Accident History: No more than one preventable DOT accident in the last 2 years. Rollovers or jackknifes must be a minimum of 5 years old.
- Minor Incidents: Under 3 preventable backing/parking lot incidents in the last 3 years. Combined total of all incidents and DOT accidents cannot exceed 3.
- Background Check: DUI count limited to 1 in the past 5 years. No failed or refused DOT drug screenings. Felony convictions must be 5 years old; misdemeanors must be 3 years old.
Salary : $800 - $900