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CDL-A Truck Driver, Owner Operator

Owner Operator
Mt. Vernon, Illinois

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Location
Mt. Vernon, Illinois
Job Type
Owner Operator
License Type
Class A CDL
Pay
$1.15/CPM

Job Description

Our world-class team of drivers enjoy weekly, flexible schedules. Routes are dispatched prior to the next week so you can plan ahead to balance work with hometime. With our touch-freight routes, you can enjoy some exercise while on the road. All trailers are pre-loaded and only need to be unloaded to the tailgate at customer destinations. 

 

Generous compensation package includes:

  • $1.15 per mile PLUS Fuel Surcharge paid on ALL MILES 

  • $.10 cpm Northeast Premium when applicable

  • $50 stop pay

  • $150 weekly touch bonus (When you tailgate freight)

  • $5,000 Lease Bonus

  • Weekly Settlements

Requirements:

  • 21 years of age

  • Class A CDL

  • Good work history

  • Clean driving record

  • 6 months of driving experience

  • Superior Customer Service skills

  • Lift up to 75 lbs

Perks

  • Fuel Card that allows for a discount at the pump (Pilot/Flying J locations only)
  • Choose touch or no-touch routes
  • Option to have maintenance done at our shops
  • Escrow account for maintenance needs

We Cover

  • Scales
  • Tolls
  • Permits
  • Quarterly fuel taxes
  • IRP Base Plates
  • Cargo/Liability Insurance

You Cover:

  • Bobtail Insurance
  • Physical Damage Insurance
  • Occupational Accident (can be obtained through us)
  • 2290
  • Fuel

Call or text Aphrodite at 317-983-0802 for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Company Policies, Requirements & Benefits

Yes, we do. We allow dogs that are 30 pounds or less.

Yes, we do. Passengers must be 18 years or older to ride with our drivers (we accept riders 10 years or older in the months of April-September).

Drivers must be at least 21 years of age or older.

We prefer 6 months of verifiable experience in the last 3 years. However, if you have less we offer CDL-A training.

Yes. All drivers must complete a DOT Drug Screen, DOT Physical, and P.A.T Test (Physical Abilities Test) prior to orientation.

Yes, we do have some home daily opportunities depending on the division. However, we primarily hire regional drivers, whom we get home on the weekends.

Our drivers are paid weekly.

Yes, we do. The specific bonus amount is dependent on a driver’s experience, location and position held.

90 Days after the start date.

Trucks

Yes, a majority of our fleet consists of automatics. However, we do still have ten-speed manuals within our fleet.

We have International’s, Freightliner’s, Peterbilt’s, Kenworth’s, Mack’s and Volvo’s.

Yes, they are governed at 68 mph on the cruise, and 66 mph on the pedal.

We mostly haul general commodities, but we do have a temperature control division. Our drivers do not touch the freight and are not required to have a hazmat endorsement.

Orientation

Orientation lasts for 1 day.

Yes, drivers get paid $150 for 1 day of orientation

Our primary orientation class takes place in Indianapolis, IN. We may have other location options depending on where the driver is domiciled.

We will set up and pay for your transportation (rental car) during our onboarding process before you come to our orientation.

Training Center

No, unfortunately, we do require a Class A CDL license in order to be eligible to drive for us.

No, the trainees will stay in the truck throughout the week.

Yes. We just require that you complete 4 weeks of driver training with us. In order to meet our 6 months of required experience, we ask that you complete 4 full weeks of on-the-road training with one of our certified driver trainers.