CDL A OTR Truck Drivers

Job Description Job Description Wooster Motor Ways is hiring a dependable, safety-first Company Driver to haul freight across our regional lanes. We offer steady miles, a team that looks out for you, and a clear pay structure that rewards safe, experienced drivers.
PAY COMPENSATION
Mileage Pay (based on verifiable experience)
Starting rate (0-2 years) — $0.54 per mile
Experienced rate (2+ years) — $0.56 per mile
Quarterly safety bonus — +$0.04 per mile
Total with safety bonus — Up to $0.60 per mile
Mileage is calculated on practical Zip-to-Zip miles (not hub miles). Pay increases take effect the week following your hire date anniversary.
Dry Van – OTR
Freight Type: Dry freight only

Routes: OTR, traveling 400–500 miles from Wooster, OH

Restrictions: No East Coast lanes, no long-haul lines, no touch freight

Compensation: $1,350 minimum potential per week, with opportunity to earn more

Benefits:
Paid orientation

Weekly home time

$1,000 transitional bonus paid over first 2 weeks

Additional Pay for all Driver Types
Additional stop pay
Short haul loads
Detention
Driver unload / assist unload
HazMat loads
Holiday pay
Trailer spotting / extra drop hook
Breakdown pay
Other Benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation:
1 week after 6 months of employment

1 additional week after 12 months

3 weeks after 7 years

4 weeks after 15 years

8 paid holidays per year

WMW covers the full cost of your initial HazMat certification

All hourly work paid as straight time

Weight ticket reimbursements at face value

Equipment:
Our International LT trucks come fully equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, TV, premium drivers seat, and an auxiliary power unit (APU) for your comfort on the road.
WHAT YOULL DO
Operate Class A tractor-trailers to transport freight, general commodities, and specialized cargo.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections; report defects, accidents, or violations promptly.
Load, secure, and inspect cargo; follow special handling procedures for hazmat or temperature-sensitive freight.
Maintain accurate HOS logs and all required DOT/FMCSA documentation.
Verify bills of lading, collect signatures/receipts, and ensure all paperwork is complete and correct.
Plan routes and schedules to meet pickup and delivery windows.
Perform basic vehicle maintenance (fluids, minor repairs); keep trailer clean and ready.
REQUIREMENTS
Valid Class A CDL — required.
HazMat endorsement preferred not required.
High School Diploma or GED.
TWIC card preferred not required.
Must pass and maintain all DOT/FMCSA physical requirements.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
Reliable, accountable, and safety-conscious — you take this job seriously.
Strong time management — you plan ahead and meet your windows.
Clear communicator — professional with customers and easy to reach by dispatch.
Team player — respectful, cooperative, and positive on the road and in the yard.
This job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.