CDL Class A Driver - Local

Watkins Express Freight

Hopkinsville (KY)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

45 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly direct deposit
Paid orientation
Medical benefits
Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Watkins Express Freight, a family-owned business operating for over 20 years, is hiring Regional and OTR Drivers. We value professional, safety-conscious drivers who stay within a 200-mile radius of our hub and enjoy assigned trucks. All equipment is 2023 or newer with satellite radio, refrigerator, and Wifi.

Detention pay and layover pay are provided. Benefits include paid weekly direct deposit, paid orientation, medical benefits, 45–55 hours weekly on average, plus paid vacation and holidays.

Qualifications

  • 3 years of current OTR experience.
  • Class A CDL.
  • Clean MVR and driving history – no more than two moving violations.

Responsibilities

  • Operate within a 200 mile radius of the hub.
  • Perform pre- and post-trip inspections.
  • No-touch freight.
  • Assigned truck.
  • All equipment is 2023 or newer with satellite radio, refrigerator, and Wifi.
  • Detention pay & Layover pay.
  • Rider and pet policy.

Skills

OTR experience
Safety-conscious
Professional driver

Job description

About the Job

Tired of being just another number?? Come join us here at Watkins Express Freight. Our drivers don't have numbers, they have names, and we know each of them. We have immediate openings for Regional and OTR Drivers. We are a family-owned business that has been operating for over 20 years and is seeking professional and safety-conscious drivers to join our family. Don't just change jobs, begin a career at Watkins Express Freight!!

Job Description:

  • Run within a 200 mile radius of our hub.
  • Perform proper pre and post trip inspections.
  • No-touch freight.
  • Assigned truck.
  • All equipment is 2023 or newer with satellite radio, refrigerator, and Wifi.
  • Detention pay & Layover pay.
  • Rider and pet policy.

Benefits:

  • Paid weekly direct deposit.
  • Paid orientation.
  • Medical benefits.
  • Average between 45-55 hours weekly.
  • Paid vacation and holidays.

Qualifications:

  • 3 years of Current OTR experience.
  • Class A CDL.
  • Clean MVR & Driving History - No more than two moving violations.

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