OTR Conestoga/Step Deck Driver - Up to 33% Gross Revenue (28054)

Earn more this holiday season with Turquoise Trucking's new-driver earnings accelerator.

We are hiring experienced, safety-focused CDL-A professionals for Conestoga, Step Deck and Dry Van positions. Our premium compensation options reward specialized experience, safe performance and long-term professionalism.

Turquoise Trucking has operated under the same company name and motor-carrier authority since 2012.

Qualified open-deck drivers may select either mileage-based or percentage-based compensation.

• 30% of eligible gross linehaul revenue during the first $100,000 in qualifying revenue
• 28% permanent rate after the introductory revenue period

• 33% of eligible gross linehaul revenue during the first $100,000 in qualifying revenue
• 30% permanent rate after the introductory revenue period
• Elite-tier approval requires exceptional specialized experience, safety history and management approval

The introductory percentage premium provides:

• Up to $2,000 in additional compensation for Professional-tier drivers
• Up to $3,000 in additional compensation for Elite-tier drivers

• Permanent base rate of $0.75-$0.80 per mile
• Approved base rate paid on all dispatched loaded and empty miles
• Additional $0.20 per loaded mile during the first 12,000 qualifying loaded miles
• Additional $0.10 per loaded mile during the next 12,000 qualifying loaded miles
• Top-qualified drivers can earn up to $1.00 per loaded mile during the first stage
• Earn up to $3,600 in additional mileage compensation

After completing 24,000 qualifying loaded miles, drivers continue earning their approved permanent base rate on all dispatched loaded and empty miles.

Dry Van drivers are compensated under the mileage plan:

• Permanent base rate of $0.65-$0.70 per mile
• Approved base rate paid on all dispatched loaded and empty miles
• Additional $0.20 per loaded mile during the first 12,000 qualifying loaded miles
• Additional $0.10 per loaded mile during the next 12,000 qualifying loaded miles
• Earn up to $0.90 per loaded mile during the first stage
• Earn up to $3,600 in additional mileage compensation
• No-touch freight available

After completing 24,000 qualifying loaded miles, drivers continue earning their approved permanent base rate on all dispatched loaded and empty miles.

• Premium mileage and percentage-pay options for qualified open-deck drivers
• Base mileage rate paid on loaded and empty dispatched miles
• Assigned equipment
• Take your assigned truck home, subject to approval
• Approximately 14 days out and 2 days home
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Birthday pay
• Detention and layover compensation under company policy
• $2,500 driver-referral bonus
• 24/7 driver support
• Dispatchers with professional driving experience
• 92% driver-retention rate
• Same company name and motor-carrier authority since 2012

• Level I inspection: $750
• Level II inspection: $500
• Level III inspection: $250

• Freightliner Cascadia automatic trucks
• Freightliner Coronado 13-speed trucks
• APU and inverter
• Refrigerator and TV mount
• Double-bunk options
• Professionally maintained equipment
• Conestoga, Step Deck and Dry Van trailers

Applicants must have:

• At least 2 years of verifiable CDL-A driving experience
• At least 1 year of verifiable OTR experience
• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum age of 25
• Acceptable motor vehicle and safety record
• No DWI/DUI history
• Ability to pass all required drug and alcohol testing
• Ability to satisfy company, insurance and FMCSA qualification requirements

Premium compensation is determined by verifiable experience, specialized-equipment experience, driving record, safety history, employment stability and overall qualifications.

Consideration for the 33% introductory and 30% permanent Elite tier generally requires:

• At least 3 years of recent open-deck experience
• Verifiable Conestoga, Step Deck or oversize-load experience
• Strong securement knowledge
• Favorable MVR and safety record
• Stable employment history
• Successful road and securement evaluation
• Professional communication and documentation
• Management approval

We are looking for safe, dependable and hardworking professionals who take pride in their equipment, freight and performance.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa