CDL A Local Truck Drivers

Wooster Motor Ways; Kettering (OH); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Holidays (8)

HazMat cert covered

Straight time pay

Weight ticket reimbursement

Job summary

Wooster Motor Ways is hiring a dependable Company Driver for regional/local lanes. The role offers steady miles, a safety-first culture, and a clear pay structure that rewards safe, experienced drivers.

You will operate Class A tractors, perform inspections, manage logs, and ensure loads meet safety and timing requirements. Local home daily, with benefits and a strong safety focus.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL required.
• HazMat endorsement preferred but not required.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must pass DOT/FMCSA physical requirements.
• TWIC card preferred not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate Class A tractor-trailers to transport freight and general commodities.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections; report defects promptly.
• Load, secure, and inspect cargo; follow hazmat handling procedures as needed.
• Maintain accurate HOS logs and DOT/FMCSA documentation.
• Verify bills of lading, collect signatures, and ensure paperwork is complete.
• Plan routes and schedules to meet pickup and delivery windows.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance and keep trailer clean and ready.

Skills

Safety procedures

Time management

Clear communication

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Pneumatic Drivers – Local

• Freight Type: Powdered cement
• Local Routes: Home daily | Average pay $1,300–$1,600 per week
• Benefits: Daily or weekend home time depending on route, stable freight, and professional work environment
• Starting Compensation: 25% of Line Haul
• 90 day Increase to: 28% of Line Haul

Additional Pay For All Driver Types

• Additional stop pay
• Short haul loads
• Detention
• Driver unload / assist unload
• HazMat loads
• Holiday pay
• Trailer spotting / extra drop hook
• Breakdown pay

Other Benefits

• 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

Equipment

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.

Requirements

• 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.

What We‘re Looking For

• 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.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.