CDL-A OTR Company Driver – | 1,650/Week | 6 Months Exp.

GAATCO; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 Operations Support

Paid vacation

Job summary

GAATCO is seeking an CDL-A OTR Company Driver for its Phoenix Terminal. This role requires at least 6 months CDL-A experience and offers 100% no-touch freight with flexible home time and late-model equipment. Enjoy consistent miles and earnings based on experience, safety, and productivity.

Top earners average around $1,650 per week with typical miles around 2,000 weekly and opportunities to reach 2,300–3,000+ miles. Training and driver trainer opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• 6 months CDL-A experience required
• Valid Class A CDL
• OTR company drivers only
• Must meet DOT qualification requirements
• Must maintain a safe driving record

Responsibilities

• Operate as an OTR company driver with 100% no-touch freight
• Keep to flexible home time arrangements (12 days out / 2 days home)
• Drive to Thrive – earn via mileage and safety bonuses
• Ensure compliance with California paid sick leave and wage-and-hour laws

Job description

CDL-A OTR COMPANY DRIVER

Phoenix Terminal | 6+ Months CDL-A Experience Required | No-Touch Freight

NOW HIRING CDL-A OTR COMPANY DRIVERS!

OTR COMPANY DRIVERS ONLY — 6 MONTHS CDL-A EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Looking for consistent miles, no-touch freight, flexible home time, and late-model equipment? Join this Phoenix Terminal OTR fleet and earn based on experience, miles, safety, and productivity.

EARNING POTENTIAL

Top 20% of Phoenix Terminal OTR drivers average $1,650 per week.

• Experience-based pay
• Average 2,000 miles per week
• Top 30% run 2,300–3,000+ miles per week
• Average length of haul: approximately 400 miles
• Up to 3 CPM Drive to Thrive Bonus
• $12.50/hour detention pay after 2 hours
• $100/day layover/breakdown pay
• Higher rates may apply where required by law

Drive to Thrive Bonus:

• Up to 3 CPM based on safety, mileage, and productivity
• Begins the first full month after hire
• Driver must be an active OTR company driver at payout

OTR JOB DETAILS

• OTR company driver position
• 6 months CDL-A experience required
• Flexible home time based on your needs
• Recommended schedule: 12 days out / 2 days home
• 100% no-touch freight
• 50–60% drop & hook
• 40–50% live unload
• No forced NYC dispatch
• Never required to deliver into New York City or the five boroughs
• All 48 states
• Most freight runs east of I-35
• Dispatch designed around available freight, safety, and productivity

2021+ EQUIPMENT

Drive late-model equipment, including:

• 2021 or newer Freightliner Cascadia
• 2021 or newer Kenworth tractors
• Automatic transmission
• Well-maintained OTR equipment

DRIVER TRAINER OPPORTUNITY

Experienced drivers can increase their earnings by becoming a driver trainer.

Trainer Pay:

• Guaranteed $250/week while training
• Additional $0.05 CPM on miles over 1,875/week
• Up to $400 Safe Student Bonus per student upgrade
• Potential to earn $20,000+ additional income annually

Trainer Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year OTR experience
• At least 30 days employed
• Safe driving record

BENEFITS

• 24/7 Operations Support
• Paid vacation:
  • 1 week after 1 year
  • 2 weeks after 3 years
  • 3 weeks after 7 years
  • 4 weeks after 15 years

CALIFORNIA COMPLIANCE

We comply with applicable California paid sick leave requirements and all applicable federal and California wage-and-hour laws.

REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 6 months CDL-A experience
• OTR company drivers only
• Must meet applicable DOT qualification requirements
• Must maintain a safe driving record
• Must meet company hiring qualifications

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of age, gender, race, disability, or other protected categories.