CDL A Owner Operator

Midwest Refrigerated Services is a full-service 3PL company providing refrigerated logistics services for the food industry. Based in Milwaukee, WI, we operate the largest fresh 48 state LTL consolidation pool with more than 100+ trucks, and offer multiple sites with cooler, and air-conditioned storage, distribution, and cross-docking services. We work with some of the household names that your family puts on the dinner table every night. It’s an important job, one that makes a difference in your community.

CDL A Owner-Operators/Independent Contractors Pay Rate:

• Competitive Percentage Pay at either 75% or 85% depending on if you pull our company trailer or pulling your own
• Fuel Surcharge at either 90% or 100% to our drivers based on if you pull our company trailer or pulling your own
• $5,000 retention bonus, $1,500 referral bonus
• Drop pay is $125 per drop, after the 1st drop (Paid at 75% or 85% depending on if you haul our trailer or your own)
• Paid Detentions and layovers if qualified
• Comdata card
• Fuel Discount Program- Save between .20 cents per gallon up to .90 cents per gallon using our Comdata platform
• Settlements are paid weekly

CDL A Owner-Operators/Independent Contractors Work schedule:

• Home weekly/biweekly or chose to stay out longer
• Consistent outbound freight weekly with lane choices
• No Force Dispatch
• Live unloading and unloading
• OTR Destinations are state specific, but routes vary week to week.
• Driver Manager coordinates backhaul based on your preferences

What we provide to our CDL A Owner-Operators/Independent Contractors:

• Dedicated Driver manager
• 24/7 Safety Team
• No-touch Freight
• Lumper or driver unload- all paid
• Washout and spotting charges are reimbursed
• Fuel tax calculated by MRS and credited or deducted monthly
• IFTA Permit, NY HUT, and other permits supplied.
• Use your own plate, or get plates through us
• We offer discounted MRT group insurance
• • Occupational Accident Policy
  • Physical Damage/Non-Trucking Liability Insurance
• We pay for BI - Annual DOT inspection paid for by MRS
• Tire Discount Program
• Annual Driver Awards Banquet
• Driver lounge complete with recliners, TV, pool table, kitchen, showers, laundry room and restrooms. Stocked with food weekly.

Prerequisites:

• Possess & maintain a valid Class “A” CDL Commercial Driver License for at least 2 years.
• Possess satisfactory, verifiable experience and/or appropriate training in Interstate Commercial Class “A” Vehicle Operation & the transportation of freight.
• Meet the requirement of a Federal Medical Card & the Fit for Duty Standard
• Must have a DOT Inspection on equipment prior to orientation.
• Must be able to provide Title, 2290, and pictures of equipment.