What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL A Regional Truck Drivers position at Wooster Motor Ways?
Wooster Motor Ways is hiring a dependable, safety-first Company Driver to haul freight across our regional lanes. We offer steady miles, a team that looks out for you, and a clear pay structure that rewards safe, experienced drivers.
Pay Compensation
Mileage Pay (based on verifiable experience)
Dry Van – Regional
Our International LT trucks come fully equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, TV, premium driver's seat, and an auxiliary power unit (APU) for your comfort on the road.
What You'll Do
Pay Compensation
Mileage Pay (based on verifiable experience)
- Starting rate (0-2 years) — $0.54 per mile
- Experienced rate (2 years) — $0.56 per mile
- Quarterly safety bonus — $0.04 per mile
- Total with safety bonus — Up to $0.60 per mile
Dry Van – Regional
- Freight Type: Dry freight only
- Routes: Regional, traveling 400–500 miles from Wooster, OH
- Restrictions: No East Coast lanes, no long-haul lines, no touch freight
- Compensation: $1,350 minimum potential per week, with opportunity to earn more
- Benefits:
- Paid orientation
- Weekly home time
- $1,000 transitional bonus paid over first 2 weeks
- Additional stop pay
- Short haul loads
- Detention
- Driver unload / assist unload
- HazMat loads
- Holiday pay
- Trailer spotting / extra drop hook
- Breakdown pay
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid vacation:
- 1 week after 6 months of employment
- 1 additional week after 12 months
- 3 weeks after 7 years
- 4 weeks after 15 years
- 8 paid holidays per year
- WMW covers the full cost of your initial HazMat certification
- All hourly work paid as straight time
- Weight ticket reimbursements at face value
Our International LT trucks come fully equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, TV, premium driver's seat, and an auxiliary power unit (APU) for your comfort on the road.
What You'll Do
- Operate Class A tractor-trailers to transport freight, general commodities, and specialized cargo.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections; report defects, accidents, or violations promptly.
- Load, secure, and inspect cargo; follow special handling procedures for hazmat or temperature-sensitive freight.
- Maintain accurate HOS logs and all required DOT/FMCSA documentation.
- Verify bills of lading, collect signatures/receipts, and ensure all paperwork is complete and correct.
- Plan routes and schedules to meet pickup and delivery windows.
- Perform basic vehicle maintenance (fluids, minor repairs); keep trailer clean and ready.
- Valid Class A CDL — required.
- HazMat endorsement preferred not required.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- TWIC card preferred not required.
- Must pass and maintain all DOT/FMCSA physical requirements.
- Reliable, accountable, and safety-conscious — you take this job seriously.
- Strong time management — you plan ahead and meet your windows.
- Clear communicator — professional with customers and easy to reach by dispatch.
- Team player — respectful, cooperative, and positive on the road and in the yard.
Salary : $1,000