CDL A OTR Dry Van Driver East of I-35

At Christenson Transportation, we look for safe and stable drivers that care about creating their own success. If you are interested in the trucking industry and have a safe driving record, but are not quite ready to buy a tractor, Christenson can provide you with a truck and get you on the road with benefits and competitive pay.

Our OTR fleet is our largest and primary fleet. This fleet travels across the US.

Compensation

• Average Annual Pay: $78,000
• Average Weekly Pay: $1,500
  • Starting Base Pay – 54 CPM
  • Average of 2,800 miles a week
  • The driver may elect to have 11 CPM paid as per diem.
• Additional Pay:
  • Additional .01 per mile for every million miles at Christenson Transportation
  • Orientation/Transition Pay of $250.00 (Paid on the first check)
  • Extra Pick-up or drop pay of $25.00 per Additional Pick-up or Drop
    • Excludes first pick-up and first drop.
  • Layover Pay of $100.00 Per Night
    • If not assigned a load by 5 pm the day after unloading.
  • Detention Paid at $20.00 per hour
    • Begins 2 hours after correctly reporting on-time arrival for an appointment, not to exceed $100 daily. For FCFS pick-ups & deliveries, detention will begin 2 hours after correctly reporting arrival at a rate of $10.00 per hour, not to exceed $50 daily.
  • Breakdown Pay at $50.00 for the first day, $100.00 for the second day, and $150.00 for 3rd day
• Bonuses:
  • Referral Bonus: of $500.00 & name entered into the drawing to win $4,000.00 after every 5 referrals hired.
    • $500.00 paid in 2 payments. The first is $250.00 after delivery of the referral’s load. The second $250.00 is at the time of the $4,000.00 drawing.
  • Stay Pay” Longevity Bonus:
    • Completion of year 1 – Receive $1,000, paid out $250 quarterly & beginning on the yearly anniversary.
    • Completion of year 2 – Receive $2,000, paid out $500 quarterly & beginning on the yearly anniversary.
    • Completion of year 3 – Receive $3,000, paid out $750 quarterly & beginning on the yearly anniversary.
    • Completion of year 4 – Receive $4,000, paid out $1,000 quarterly & beginning on the yearly anniversary.
    • Completion of year 5 & above – Receive $5,000, paid out $1,250 quarterly & beginning on yearly anniversary.
• Paid weekly on the miles for that pay week.

Benefits & Perks 

• Excellent Health/Dental/Vision insurance beginning the first Monday of the month after 60 days of employment
  • Choose from 2 health plans. Christenson pays 75% of employee cost silver plan, dental, and vision. An employee can upgrade to gold plan at the additional cost to the employee.
  • Employee can elect to cover family members at the full cost.
• 401K Program: 50% match up to 6% of employee contribution
• Pre-paid driver Legal Plan: Provided by Christenson for every driver at no cost.
• Paid vacation paid at $1,000 per week
  • 1 week of vacation available yearly on employment date. Cannot be rolled over.
  • This is in addition to the Christenson Transportation ‘Stay Pay” referenced above.
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Life insurance has $20,000 value and $40,000 if caused by accident. Additional details in policy brochure.
• 24 Hour Driver Lounge: You will have access to our Driver Lounge that includes showers, a washer and driver, transflo machine, cable TV, a comfy couch, a computer with Internet, and a treadmill.
• Onboard Pets: You can bring your best friend on the road with you! There are limits, however. Your furry friend can be up to medium-dog sized and must have shot records submitted. It also requires a deposit that you can pay over time.
• Passengers: You can bring your best human too! Your passenger must be over 13 years old with a signed form – we’ll cover their insurance.
• Orientation takes place at our headquarters in Strafford, MO. It lasts 2-3 days and includes meeting your fleet manager and other staff, choosing your truck, signing any necessary paperwork, learning about safety, maintenance and operations policies, and getting the things you need to get on the road.

Home Time, Route, & Schedule

• 2-3 weeks out with 2-3 days home depending on where you live.
  • Possible weekly home time if you live closer to the hiring radiuses listed below
• This fleet travels across the US.
• 100% No-touch freight

Equipment

• Peterbilt 12-speed automatic transmission
• The new 15" digital display is pure Peterbilt: bold design, state-of-the-art technology, and class-leading functionality.
• The digital display includes a configurable interface with all critical truck systems information as well as integrated Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) technology and features,
  • including adaptive cruise control.
  • lane keeping assists and sign recognition.
  • Drivers can personalize their default view, placing the most relevant information at their preferred location on the screen.
• Leather Seats
• Refrigerator
• Inverter
• APU
• Bunk Heaters
• 32-inch TV
• 1.1-cubic foot microwave
• Unlimited wifi
• Double Bunks on most truck

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age  
• Must have CDL A license 
• Must have a minimum of 2-years verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience within the last 3 years
• Must have a valid DOT physical
• Must pass a DOT pre-employment drug screen
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in accordance with FMCSR
• Stable job history for past 3 years
• No convictions for a "serious or disqualifying traffic violation" within the last 3 years including:
  • Excessive speeding of 15 mph or more over the posted limit.
  • Reckless driving
  • Improper or erratic lane changes
  • Following to close
  • Hit and run, failure to report, and accident
• No more than 3 moving violations in the past 36 months, and no more than 2 in the previous 12 months.
• No suspension/ revocations in the past 12 months
• No DUI or DWI convictions within the past 5 years
• No positive or refused drug tests within the past 5 years
• No "preventable" DOT reportable accidents in the past 3 years
• No DOT accidents listed below:
  • Rollover
  • Lane change
  • Sideswipes
  • Jack-knife
  • Rear-end
• No more than 3 preventable "minor" accidents/ incidents in the past 3 years
• No misuse of company equipment or funds.
• Hiring Radius: Hiring drivers within 200 miles of the below areas. More frequent home time if within 75 miles:
  • Lebanon, TN
  • York, PA
  • Richmond, VA
  • Sikeston, MO
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Springfield, MO
  • Louisville, KY
  • Dallas, TX
  • Savannah, GA
  • St. Louis, MO
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Northeast Florida