Class A CDL Driver OTR | Minimum Pay Guarantee

Location
Cincinnati
Workplace
On-site
Compensation
$2k – $2k

About this role

Join a dedicated CDL-A fleet that offers nationwide freight, strong earning potential, and consistent home time. This OTR position is ideal for drivers looking for dependable miles, late-model equipment, and the security of a weekly pay guarantee during their first six months on the account.

Drivers on this fleet haul 100% no-touch freight with a mix of drop-and-hook and live unload deliveries. With access to all 48 states, newer Freightliner and Kenworth equipment, performance bonuses, and a structured home time schedule, this position provides the flexibility, support, and income potential professional drivers are looking for.

Compensation and Benefits

  • $4,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • $1,500 Weekly Pay Protection for the first 6 months if account requirements are met
  • Paid weekly
  • Experience-based CPM pay
  • Earn the greater of:
    • $1,500 guaranteed pay
    • Actual mileage earnings
  • Performance bonus of up to 3 CPM
  • Safety and productivity bonus opportunities
  • Consistent miles and freight
  • 24/7 operations support

Job Details

  • OTR position
  • 100% no-touch freight
  • 50-60% drop-and-hook freight
  • 40-50% live unload freight
  • No forced dispatch into New York City boroughs
  • Freight runs throughout all 48 states
  • Majority of freight runs east of Interstate 35
  • Consistent nationwide freight network

Schedule

  • 12 days out
  • 2 days home
  • Drivers must be available Monday through Friday to qualify for weekly pay protection
  • Drivers are expected to run available recap hours when possible
  • No load refusals permitted while participating in the pay protection program

Equipment

  • 2021 and newer Freightliner Cascadias
  • 2021 and newer Kenworth tractors
  • Modern, well-maintained equipment

Sign-On Bonus Schedule

  • First Load: $500
  • Month 1: $500
  • Month 2: $500
  • Month 3: $500
  • Month 4: $500
  • Month 5: $500
  • Month 6: $1,000

Total Sign-On Bonus: $4,000

Weekly Pay Protection Requirements

  • Maintain a minimum 12-day out / 2-day home schedule
  • Remain available during the work week as scheduled
  • No driver-related service failures
  • No preventable accidents
  • No load refusals
  • Must be willing to run all 48 states
  • Drivers unavailable during the work week may revert to standard mileage pay

Trainer Opportunities

Increase your earnings by becoming a driver trainer.

  • Additional $250 per week guaranteed trainer pay
  • Additional $0.05 CPM on qualifying miles
  • Up to $400 Safe Student Bonus per upgrade
  • Potential to earn $20,000+ more annually

Trainer Requirements

  • Minimum 1 year OTR experience
  • Employed for at least 30 days
  • Safe driving record

Requirements

  • Valid Class A CDL
  • Minimum driving experience required by company policy
  • Ability to run all 48 states
  • Strong safety record
  • Professional and dependable work ethic

If you're looking for a CDL-A driving opportunity with guaranteed weekly earnings, nationwide freight, modern equipment, and a $4,000 sign-on bonus, apply today.

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Top Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus
  • Weekly pay protection
  • Performance bonus
  • Safety bonus
  • Productivity bonus
  • Trainer pay
  • Safe student bonus