OTR Driver

Job Title

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 operate refrigerated and non-refrigerated warehouses for storage needs but also Value Added Services such as specialty packing, kitting and fulfillment needs. 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. This is the first step in launching your career with a family-run company that cares about you, your family and your success. We encourage our employees to learn and grow with us, while enjoying the friendly culture and great benefits that come with the MRS experience.

Midwest Values

It is the expectation that all employees exemplify these values.

• Modesty
• Integrity
• Dependability
• Work Ethic
• Efficiency
• Safety
• Trust

General Position Overview

This position must possess and maintain a valid Class "A" Commercial Driver License for at least 2 years. Qualify meeting the requirements of a Federal Medical Card and the fit for duty standards. Be able to operate all facets of tractor / trailer combination equipment in a satisfactory and safe manner. Possess strong communication abilities to interface with customers and the public representing the company in a positive and professional manner.

Compensation

• Average Annual Earnings: $75,000-$100,000+
  • Activity Based Pay- Miles, stop, pick up and detention.
    • 0-150 miles =$0.75/mile
    • 151-300 miles = $0.70/mile
    • 301-500 miles = $0.65/mile
    • 501-750 miles = $0.60/mile
    • 750+ miles = $0.55/mile
  • Other
    • $28.00 Drop and pick up pay - all drops that are live load/unload
    • Detention = $23.00/per hour (after 2 hours, in 30 min increments)
    • Layover pay = $240.00/per day- starting on third day.
    • MRS offers Over the Road Driver Retention up to $5,000.
    • Safety Bonus- Annually and quarterly
    • Referral bonus- up to $1,500 per referral.
• Paid via direct deposit Bi-weekly

Home Time, Route & Schedule

• Home Weekly for Wisconsin Residents
• Schedule: 5 and 1/2 days out and home 1 and 1/2 days per week
• Route: Multiple Stop consolidation over-the-road fleet running from one of our consolidation locations in the Milwaukee area setting sail to deliver to 48 states
  • Generally, our loads are 1-7 drops taking 1-2 days to deliver, and drivers get a backhaul then return back weekly to the Milwaukee terminal.
• NO Touch Freight: Drop and hook or live unloads using lumpers.

Benefits and Perks

MRS benefit offerings available the 1st of the month following 30 days of hire include:

• medical, dental, vision, flex spending account, and dependent care
  • Additional benefits available 1st of the month following 60 days of hire include:
    • Critical Illness, Identity Theft, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, company paid life insurance, company paid short-term disability, company paid long term disability and 401K plan with company match.
• Our employees also enjoy Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay (with 2 Floating Holidays)
• Referral Bonuses
• Access to the EAP program
• Our benefits provide employees with flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their needs.

General Accountabilities

• Complete daily logbooks & vehicle inspection reports
• Complete customer & task specific trip reports
• Hooking/unhooking various tractor trailer combinations, lower/raise landing gear & open/close cargo doors.
• Observe & abide by all company policies in the Company Handbook/ Driver Safety Manual
• Operate within the guidelines of all state & federal DOT regulations.
• Accurately & legibly complete all required paperwork associated with the delivery of freight.
• Maintain a daily record of duty status in accordance with federal, state & company requirements.

Skills Required

• Ability to repeatedly bend at the waist/neck, twist & rotate hands, wrists, shoulders, elbows and forearms.
• Ability to appraise, evaluate & adequately respond to environmental strain/emotional stress.
• Ability to withstand abrupt hour changes, irregular work/rest cycles, noise/vibration, temperature/weather extremes, irregular meals, and delays.
• Available for flexible start/finish time to accommodate customer requests.
• Be able to climb in and out of tractor & trailer

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

Midwest Refrigerated Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.