CDL A OTR Reefer Driver - Front Royal, VA - No Touch - $1,550/Wk

CDL A OTR Reefer Driver - Front Royal, VA - No Touch - $1,550/Wk

Front Royal, Virginia

$ 80,600.00 - 80,600.00 (US Dollar)

Location: Front Royal, Virginia

Pay Rate: $80,600 per year

Position Overview

Our client is hiring CDL-A drivers for a dedicated foodservice distribution account based in Front Royal, Virginia. Freight on this fleet is refrigerated foodservice, no-touch, running the Northeast and Midwest MA, CT, NY (Albany and Syracuse, with backhauls out of Buffalo), NJ, PA, MD, VA, NC, SC, OH, IN and KY. Home time comes every two weeks, giving you a clear, repeatable schedule you can plan your life around while still running the miles that make the paycheck.

Key Responsibilities

• You will operate a Class A tractor-trailer safely and legally at all times, completing pre-trip and post-trip inspections, monitoring your hours of service, and keeping your logs accurate and current in accordance with federal regulations and company policy
• You will transport freight on schedule across the Northeast and Midwest MA, CT, NY (Albany and Syracuse, with backhauls out of Buffalo), NJ, PA, MD, VA, NC, SC, OH, IN and KY, following assigned routes, planning fuel and rest stops sensibly, and communicating proactively with your fleet manager when weather, traffic, or a customer delay puts a delivery window at risk
• This account offers consistent, predictable routes and steady customer interaction a good fit for drivers who like trucking but do not want to be gone for weeks at a time
• Freight is no-touch with most loads refrigerated
• Round-the-clock office support staff are available, and the customer relationship has been in place for nearly a decade
• Drivers must obtain a Hazmat endorsement within 90 days of hire
• You will verify load counts, seals, and paperwork at pickup and delivery, secure freight correctly for transit, and complete bills of lading and delivery documentation accurately so the customer's records and yours agree
• You will represent our client professionally at every customer location, maintain the condition and cleanliness of your assigned equipment, and report mechanical issues promptly so they are addressed before they become a breakdown

Requirements

• A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License is required, along with a minimum of 3 months of verifiable CDL-A driving experience
• You must meet all Department of Transportation qualification requirements and hold a current DOT medical certification
• An acceptable motor vehicle record and safety history are required
• You must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and comply with all federal testing requirements throughout your employment
• Hiring across a wide Mid-Atlantic and Northeast footprint including Front Royal and Middletown VA, Allentown, Harrisburg, Shippensburg, Shartlesville, Martinsburg, Farmington, Harmony and Philadelphia PA, Jessup, Cumberland and Pocomoke City MD, Columbus, Cincinnati, Zanesville, Hendrysburg and Port William OH, Halfmoon and Warners NY, Pluckemin and Jersey City NJ, Wilmington DE, Selma NC, Fairfax VA and Plympton MA
• Truck parking is available at the main facility
• A Hazmat endorsement is required within 90 days of hire
• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain the endorsement, including the associated background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior refrigerated experience is strongly preferred
• Comfort managing reefer units, monitoring temperature settings, and recognizing a problem before it becomes a claim matters on this freight
• A clean safety record, consistent on-time performance, and a track record of steady tenure with previous carriers all strengthen an application
• Drivers who communicate well with dispatch, handle customer contact professionally, and take care of their equipment tend to do well on dedicated accounts like this one

Screening Questions

• How many years of experience do you have relevant to this CDL A OTR Reefer Driver - Front Royal, VA - No Touch - $1,550/Wk role?
• Do you hold any required licenses or certifications for this position?
• Are you available to work onsite in Front Royal, Virginia?