O-T-R Driver (CDL Class A)

Elite Comfort Solutions; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Comfort Solutions is seeking an Over-the-Road (OTR) Driver to transport products safely while ensuring on-time deliveries. You will be part of a dedicated transportation team that values strong communication and professionalism.

This role offers competitive compensation including mileage-based pay, safety incentives, and hourly pay for non-driving activities. Candidates should have at least one year of commercial driving experience, a clean driving record, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of verifiable commercial driving experience.
• Ability to pass all DOT requirements including medical exams.
• Strong commitment to safety and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate commercial vehicles across long-haul routes.
• Deliver and pick up freight according to dispatch schedules.
• Complete required documentation, including bills of lading.

Skills

Commercial driving experience

Safety commitment

Customer service

Time management

Education

Valid driver's license; CDL required

Tools

Electronic logging devices

Job description

Role Blurb:

As an Over-the-Road (OTR) Driver with Leggett & Platt, you will play a vital role in safely transporting our products across regional and national routes while representing our company with professionalism and reliability. Your work directly supports our customers, strengthens our supply chain, and ensures on‑time delivery of the materials that keep our business moving. You’ll join a dependable, safety‑driven transportation team that values strong communication, accountability, and exceptional service.

In this role, you can expect a comprehensive and competitive compensation package designed to reward experience, safety, and performance. This includes mileage‑based pay with increases tied to verified driving experience and tenure, quarterly safety incentives, hourly pay for approved non‑driving activities, and additional earning opportunities for extra stops and unloading. Alongside these benefits, you’ll be backed by a dedicated dispatch and logistics team committed to helping you succeed on the road.

So, what will you be doing as an Over The Road Driver?

• Safely operate commercial vehicles across long‑haul routes while maintaining compliance with DOT regulations and company policies
• Deliver and pick up freight according to dispatch schedules, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and professional customer interactions
• Complete required documentation, including bills of lading, delivery receipts, and electronic logs
• Communicate effectively with dispatch regarding route updates, delays, equipment issues, and customer needs
• Assist with loading, unloading, or driver‑assist activities as required and approved
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness, perform pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections, and report maintenance needs promptly
• Follow established procedures for breakdowns, detention, layovers, and other operational events
• Uphold a strong safety culture by completing required training, avoiding preventable incidents, and adhering to all safety standards

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• At least 1 year of verifiable commercial driving experience
• A valid driver’s license; CDL required for applicable equipment
• A clean driving record that meets DOT and company standards
• Ability to pass all DOT requirements, including a pre‑employment drug test and medical exam
• Strong commitment to safety, professionalism, and customer service
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing schedules
• Reliability, integrity, and a strong work ethic

Things we consider a plus:

• Experience operating long‑haul routes or working in a similar OTR environment
• Strong communication skills and comfort working with dispatch systems
• Familiarity with electronic logging devices and mobile communication tools
• A history of safe driving and strong performance in previous roles

Our Values

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer