CDL A OTR Food Grade Tanker Driver Nationwide

Drive My Way; Dixon (CA); On-site; USD 62,192 - 80,080; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Life Insurance

401K program

Paid training

Take-home truck

Job summary

Button Transportation LLC in California is actively recruiting for its OTR Food Grade division. No touch freight. You will connect hoses, open product valves, monitor loading and unloading, and receive pump training.

Drivers’ respect and home time are Button’s top priority, with a focus on safe, reliable schedules and competitive weekly pay. You’ll run all 48 states, with up to 2,800 miles per week, medical, dental and vision benefits after 60 days, a 401K program, paid training and a take‑home

Qualifications

• Must have CDL A and be at least 22 years old.
• 1–2 years regional/OTR driving experience required.
• Endorsements: Tanker preferred – required to obtain prior to hire. Training available.

Responsibilities

• Operate as part of Button Transportation LLC's OTR Food Grade division with no touch freight.
• Connect hose, open product valves, monitor loading/unloading; pump training provided.
• Maintain safe driving practices and on-time performance; follow company policies across all routes.
• Rotate through routes across all 48 states with up to 2,800 miles per week.

Skills

CDL A license

OTR experience 1-2 years

Tank endorsement

Job description

Button Transportation LLC is actively recruiting new talent to join our OTR Food Grade division. No touch freight. Being a cargo tank, connect hose, open product valves, monitor the loading and unloading. Pump training is provided. Drivers’ respect & home time is Button’s top priority!

Compensation

• Average weekly pay: $1,196 - $1,540 (depending on experience)
• CPM pay: 52 - 55 CPM (depending on experience)
• Avg miles per week: 2,300 to 2,800 miles
• Load and unload time hourly pay: $20 per hour for every hour spent at the shipper and receiver as long as you are on time
• Paid detention – Time spent at shipper and receiver $20 per hour if on time for the appointment
• If detained beyond 10 hours pay will end for that day
• Additional pay for waiting time, 34‑hr restart
• Bonuses:
  • Annual Discretionary Bonus: Based on time of service and annual wages. This bonus can run from $25.00 for three months to $5,000.00 during your 5th year
  • Discretionary bonuses paid week before Thanksgiving
• Weekly direct deposit

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental and vision benefits effectively start after 60 days
• Life Insurance benefits effectively starts after 60 days
• 401K program
• Paid training year‑end bonus program pay
• Rider program for pets
• Take‑home truck program with authorized parking only

Home Time, Route & Schedule

• Up to 2,800 miles per week
• Home Time: As needed, no forced dispatch
• Running all 48 states

Equipment

• Late model VNL Volvos
• Automatic transmission
• Furnished with refrigerators, inverters, some APUs
• Pre‑Pass in trucks – Green light at the weight stations
• EZ Pass in trucks

Qualifications

• Must have valid CDL A license
• Must be at least 22 years of age
• 1–2 years of regional/OTR driving experience required
• Endorsements: Tanker preferred – required to obtain prior to hire. We are willing to train.
• Good MVR and safe driving record, including no BACs, DUIs, DWIs, or licensing suspensions for moving violations in the past 3 years
• No speeding tickets over 75 mph or higher than 15 mph over the legal speed limit
• Ability to meet work attendance and availability requirements and pass all CFI certification class testing and requirements
• Have legal right to work and live in the United States
• 40‑Corridor preferred – will hire nationwide