CDL A OTR Dry Van Driver in Western NC Cities

Cargo Transporters, Inc. is hiring a  CDL A OTR Dry Van Drivers in Charlotte, Claremont & Winston-Salem, North Carolina . The driver will deliver no touch freight with average 2,400 miles or more per week and home every weekend unless you choose to be home during the week. Cargo Transporters is a family owned and operated leader in dry van truckload transportation, specializing in time-definite/expedited, and known for exceptional service delivery. We are one of the largest regional trucking companies in Western North Carolina. Our fleet of more than 500 professional drivers delivers no touch freight to our customers across the continental US. 

Home Weekends | New Pay Increase | 1st Week Guarantee Pay | Benefits Start Day 31!

Compensation

• Average Pay (miles only): $83,616 annually; $1,608 weekly 
• Two Options for Pay - you decide how you want to be paid and enjoy your benefits!
  • Want to get paid higher with built in time off pay upfront? Choose - “All in Pay” with extras built into a base rate - 67 CPM base with average of 2,400 miles or more per week
    • Base CPM includes a 3 CPM productivity bonus AND your all vacation and holiday pay built-in
  • Want to get paid during your time off? Choose “Standard Pay” with extras added on the base rate - 60 CPM base with average of 2,400 miles or more per week. 
    • In addition, receive a 3 CPM productivity bonus once you hit your 2,400 miles AND 7 paid company holidays, 3 weeks + paid PTO
      • Vacation Pay
      • Holiday Pay
  • Both options pay Rand McNally practical miles (paying 8-10% more miles than others)
• Other Pay
  • Layover Pay
  • Extra pick-up/drop Pay
  • Federal Per diem pay option 
  • Detention Pay - $20 per hour after 2 hours
  • NYC borough Pay - $125, no forced dispatch to NYC
• Bonus Pay
  • First Week Guaranteed Transition Pay: $1,000 on your first paycheck if you take a dispatch during your first week after orientation
  • Driver Referral Bonus:
    • $500 paid upon dispatch
    • $500 paid after 30 days
    • $500 paid after 60 days
    • $1,000 paid after 90 days
  • Safety Bonus: 1 CPM for all miles driven, paid annually
  • Clean Inspection Bonus: $50-$100 based on results
• Paid via direct deposit weekly 

Benefits & Perks

• Great company benefits starting day 31
  • Top Medical Provider - Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability options
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Wellness Incentives - smoking cessation 
• $10,000 Employee Life Insurance - Provided by the Company for Free!
• 401K with company matchup to 6%
• 7 Paid Holidays (under Standard Pay Option)
• 15 Days Paid Time Off, includes Vacation and Sick Time with accural day 1 (under Standard Pay Option)
• Paid 2-day Local On-Site Orientation: Paid $200-$250 total
  • Lodging and travel provided if necessary 
• Rider - free and one week per month after 90 days
• Pet Policy - limit is 1 dog, under 60 lbs, non-agressive breed; $300 paid upfront fee required
• Annual Recognition Programs -  Positive Recognition Awards Program, Driver of the Month, Driver of the Year, Safety Awards and Years of Service Awards
• Other Perks
  • Company provided Sirius XM radio
  • Claremont Terminal Amenities: free truck washes, bunk rooms, showers, fitness center, laundry facilities, company cars, lounges, and convenience store style vending.
  • Rocky Mount Terminal Amenities: 24/7 access to secured parking, vending, lounge areas and showers
  • Monthly Blue Beacon Truck/Trailer Wash

Home Time, Route, & Schedule

• Home time: Home every weekend
• Personalized dispatch! 
• Schedule: occasional weekend and holiday work
• Route: All runs are east of the Rocky Mountains
• Level of Touch: No touch

Equipment:

• Well maintained Freightliner Cascadias with automatic transmission – 4 years or newer!
• Amenities include:
  • Company provided In Cab Refrigerator
  • Bunk Power Inverter
  • Platform Science
  • Drivewyze Weigh Station Bypass
  • E-ZPass Toll Transponders
  • DriveCT - Company Driver Smart Phone App
• 53’ trailers
• Governed speed at 65 mph with PasSmart
• Dual facing safety event recorders

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a valid CDL A license 
• Must have 1 year minimum tractor-trailer experience required
• Must meet Department of Transportation (DOT) testing and physical requirements and be knowledgeable of DOT regulations
• Must be registered with the FMCSA Clearinghouse
• Must be able to pass a required non-DOT hair follicle and DOT pre-employment drug test, MVR, and background check
• No at-fault DOT reportable accidents in the last 5 years
• No DUIs in last 5 years
• No Careless/Reckless convictions (improper lane changes, etc.) in the past 3 years
• Hiring Radius: Drivers must live  within 60 miles of Charlotte, Claremont or Winston-Salem, NC