Class A Dedicated Regional Truck Driver - CDL Graduates OK
11 days ago
Syracuse
Job Description Beast Mode Truckin is recruiting Class A drivers, including recent CDL graduates, for a dedicated Eastern regional account operating 53' refrigerated trailers. This role provides competitive pay, modern equipment, predictable home time, and a structured mentor program for trainees. • Compensation & benefits, • Average weekly pay: $1,500–$1,700, • Pay per mile: $0.69–$0.81 (based on experience), • Trainee pay: $680 per week for drivers with under 6 months’ OTR/regional experience, • Stop pay: $10 for first stop, $15 for each additional stop, • Short-haul pay: $25 for loads under 50 miles, • Full benefits after 30 days, including medical, dental, 401(k), and paid time off, • Job details, • Equipment: 53' refrigerated trailers; modern, automatic tractors, • Freight: Predominantly no-touch freight (drop-and-hook) with occasional live store load/unloads, • Account: Dedicated grocery account on an Eastern regional route, • Mileage: Average approximately 1,700–1,800 miles per week, • Home time: Predictable daily home time; slip-seat trucks, • Training: 4–6 week mentor/OTR training ride for drivers with less than 6 months’ experience, • Schedule: 7-day operation; weekends not guaranteed off; drivers must be available for day or night shifts; typical workweek 5–6 days, • Run rotations: Short rotations (1–2 weeks out) may be offered; specifics can be discussed during hiring, • Minimum qualifications, • Age 21 or older with a valid Class A CDL, • Graduate of an accredited truck driving school (minimum 120 hours), • Reasonably clean driving record: no major accidents, major violations, or suspensions within the past 5 years, • No DUI convictions within the past 5 years, • Not terminated from most recent employment for safety-related reasons, • Generally stable 10-year work history; acceptable exceptions for schooling or training, • Minimum recent employment: 6 months in the last year or 1 year in the last 3 years, • Able to pass pre-employment urine and hair drug screens, • Residency: preference for candidates within 40 miles of Johnstown, NY or Syracuse, NY; candidates residing in the Buffalo, Boston, or New York City metropolitan areas are not eligible for this account, • Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, • Additional information, • Position is suitable for recent CDL graduates transitioning from training as well as experienced regional drivers seeking predictable schedules and competitive pay., • Emphasis on safety, reliability, and professional customer service.