Local Truck Driver - Dedicated Route - Opelika, AL (Must live within 40 miles)

Mercury Group Staffing and Placement Services; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 36,400 - 54,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401k retirement

Free online college degree

Job summary

A local staffing agency is seeking a Local Truck Driver in Opelika, AL. This role involves hauling Walmart grocery and commodity freight on a dedicated route. Drivers will enjoy home daily while working nights and weekends with competitive compensation and various benefits such as a 401k and paid vacations. Must hold a Class A CDL and have relevant OTR experience. Average weekly pay ranges from $800 to $1,200 for a 5-day week.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Class A CDL from a 120-hour school.
• Minimum 6 months OTR experience in the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Haul Walmart grocery and general commodity freight.
• Work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Live unload and 100% no-touch freight.

Skills

Class A CDL

OTR experience

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Job description

Local Truck Driver - Dedicated Route - Opelika, AL (Must live within 40 miles)

Location: Opelika, AL (Must live within 40 miles)

Overview: Join our team as a dedicated local truck driver, hauling Walmart grocery and general commodity freight on a dedicated route. Enjoy home daily, night and weekend shifts, and competitive compensation with additional benefits. This opportunity is perfect for those seeking a consistent schedule and the chance to work with a well-established company.

Responsibilities:

• Haul Walmart grocery and general commodity freight to Birmingham, Atlanta, and South GA.
• Slip seat operation, willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, walk up to a quarter mile, and stand excessively.
• Live unload and 100% no-touch freight.

Schedule:

• Average of 1,200-1,800 miles per week.
• No set days off, determined by hours left to work and volume.

Compensation:

• Mileage and stop pay structure.
• CPM rate based on experience: $0.46-$0.59 (5-day week), $0.49-$0.63 (6-day week).
• Stop pay: $10 for all stops (5-day week), $10 for first stop, $15 for others (6-day week).
• Short haul pay: $40 for runs under 51 miles.
• Average weekly pay: $800-$1,200 (5-day week), $1,300-$1,550 (6-day week).

Training:

• Based on verifiable experience and road test.

Qualifications for Trainees:

• Must hold a Class A CDL from a 120-hour school.

Qualifications for Experienced Drivers:

• Minimum 6 months OTR experience in the last 12 months or 12 months OTR experience in the last 5 years.
• Must live within 40 miles of Opelika, AL.
• Disability/Life/Accident/Critical Illness coverage.
• Paid vacation.
• 401k retirement.
• Free online college degree at SNHU.

Equipment:

• Late-model Freightliner and Volvo tractors (average 1.5 years old).
• Mostly 10 speeds.
• 1800 watt inverters in tractors.
• Tractors governed at 63 mph on the pedal, 65 mph on cruise, with a pass smart option of 67 mph.
• Riders and pets allowed on most accounts.

Orientation:

• No more than 2 days long.
• Lodging provided (single occupancy for experienced drivers).
• Meals and travel discussed during the hiring process.
• Pay: $300 upon completion of orientation and hiring.

If you meet the qualifications and are ready for a fulfilling local truck driving experience, apply now!