Class A OTR Truck Driver

Job Description

Wholesale Produce offers a unique driving structure. As a Union driver you will run overnight to the upper Midwest and Canada with minimal freight handling.

Benefits and Pay

New drivers see an average base rate of $62.50 between mileage and hourly rates.

$130,000 - $175,000 annual first year compensation, hourly rate plus mileage

100% of Health & Wellness premiums paid by the Company for you and your family including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances at $18,000/yr, benefit eligible after 60 trips

Employer Contributions to 401(k) at $11,000/yr

Position Summary

Operate various tractor-trailer combinations for extended periods of time, over long distances between company/customer facilities in order to pick up, transport and deliver freight in a safe, timely and efficient manner

Drop, hook, spot or otherwise interchange equipment for loading or unloading at various locations under varied conditions

Carry out instructions given orally and in writing including those on manifests, bills of lading and other shipping documents to determine the location and time of delivery

Conduct a thorough pre and post trip inspection of the equipment

Perform all duties in accordance with policies and procedures

All loads leave between 5pm and 2am. Must be willing to do night driving.

Weekend work is required. Due to this being a union position, the top 9 drivers do not work weekends.

Essential Qualifications

CDL-A License

Minimum of one year of experience

Clean Driving Record

Able to legally cross the Canadian border

Available to work weekends

Requirements

High school or equivalent

Commercial Driving Experience - Class A

Valid Class A Commercial Driving License

Must be able to cross Canadian border as needed

Pay detail

Pay increases annually per Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)

Full-time