Class A Local Driver - 2000wk after taxes

Blue Trucking; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS medical insurance

VSP vision insurance

Referral bonus

Job summary

Blue Trucking is hiring a Class A Local Driver for regional pneumatic dry bulk freight. Expect drop and hook operations, loading and unloading assistance, and staying within your home-state region.

Paid orientation and training are provided. The position offers a weekly gross pay of about $1,800 with 2,000–2,400 miles per week and consistent home time. Trucks are late-model, governed for steady speed.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL is required.
• TWIC card is required.
• Six months of tractor-trailer experience or twelve months within three years.

Responsibilities

• Handle pneumatic dry bulk freight operations.
• Haul cement, sand, and limestone.
• Assist with loading and offloading the product.

Skills

Six months tractor-trailer experience

Tactical driving

Education

Valid Class A CDL

Tools

TWIC card

Job description

Class A Local Driver - 2000wk after taxes (Full Time)
Job Type: Driving

We are hiring experienced CDL-A drivers for a regional dry van position drop and hook freight on dedicated accounts.

PAY & MILES

Average pay: Approximately $1,800 gross per week
Average mileage: 2,0002,400 miles per week
Consistent regional freight
Paid orientation and training

SCHEDULE & HOME TIME

Depart Sunday evening or Monday morning
Return Friday evening or Saturday morning
Home every week

RUNNING AREA

Regional routes through your home state and neighboring states
Drivers remain within a consistent regional operating area

FREIGHT & RESPONSIBILITIES

Pneumatic dry bulk freight
Hauling cement, sand, and limestone
Drivers assist with loading
Drivers are responsible for offloading the product
Training on pneumatic tank equipment is provided

EQUIPMENT

2020 and newer Mack and International trucks
Governed at 65 MPH on the pedal and 68 MPH on cruise

PARKING

Truck must be parked at a secure location approved by management

PAID ORIENTATION & TRAINING

Orientation begins on Monday and includes an online portion followed by onsite and road training.

Online orientation:

Approximately 2.53 hours
Around 3132 online tasks
Upload of CDL, medical card, and Social Security card
Policy review and acceptance
Required training videos
Pre-employment drug screening
$200 paid after completion and hire, included on the first Friday paycheck following hire

Onsite training:

Approximately five days
1.52 days of classroom instruction
Standard driver road test
Introduction to pneumatic tank equipment
Initial hands-on training
Paid at $120 per day

Additional road training:

Approximately 57 days at the drivers home terminal
Paid at $120 per day

TRAVEL, LODGING & MEALS

Travel provided by plane or rental car
Mileage reimbursement may be available within the companys current limit
Private, single-occupancy hotel room provided
Breakfast and lunch provided

BENEFITS

BCBS medical insurance
VSP vision insurance
Benefits begin on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment

REFERRAL BONUS

Earn a $1,500 driver referral bonus:

$750 paid when the referred driver is hired
$750 paid after the referred driver completes 90 days

REQUIREMENTS

Valid Class A CDL
TWIC card required
At least six months of recent, verifiable tractor-trailer experience

OR

At least 12 months of verifiable tractor-trailer experience within the previous three years

Must complete the required pre-employment drug screening
No pets or passengers permitted