CDL Class A Solo OTR Truck Driver

Class A CDL Solo Truck Drivers for OTR and TeamsDSL Express and partners are now hiring Class A CDL Solo Truck Drivers for OTR and Teams! Company drivers with 2+ years of experience and a decent MVR/PSP score. Position available ASAP. Pay is performance based and we offer percentage pay at 30% and option to switch to miles pay. Every solo driver here is making well over $100k per year and some guys towards $140's when working year around.Preferred Percentage Based Solo Driver Pay: We are paying up to 30% line haul plus bonuses. In this post covid market, drivers drive less and make more on this. Average pay in dead season is usually between $1900 to $2100 with some rare best weeks of about $2400+ and a rare slow week of about $1500. Average pay in peak season is usually between $2100 to $2400 with some rare best weeks of about $2700+ and a rare slow week of about $1900. Average miles on percentage pay is reduced on purpose. We not only save fuel but our contracts make more by the mile. Its a win/win. Usually 2000 to 2500 miles in slow season and up to around 3000 in busy. You don't have to chase the dragons tail with miles or get burnt out to make more. Plenty of time to make your stops as well and fewer missed appointment times on drops and pickups. Its just a smarter way to do business.Standard Miles Based Solo Driver Pay: Every driver is given option to switch any time to up to 60 cents plus bonuses depending on EXP and MVR (Up to 65 for manual drivers). Average miles when doing miles pay is anywhere between 2500 and 3600 per wk. Some drivers do more than others. The average gross income is roughly $1600 to $2400 legal max per week per driver. A bit less for automatic only drivers.Team Driver Pay (Miles Based Pay Only): Want to drive in a team provided you have a team member? Up to 75 cents per mile plus bonuses. Depending on the EXP and MVRs of the team. Average miles when doing miles pay is anywhere between 5500 and 7000 per wk. Middle to lower side recently. The average gross income is $4100 and $5200 per wk total split. Roughly $2000 to $2600 per week per team driver.Sorry - This is not a team market right now. Solos on percentage generally do better and especially when running by percentage. Apply here and get approved today!Important Info About Our Work Ethic! We get lots of applicants – some days, too many. We need "A" stringers! Division 1 players. If you need a decent job, we can help but; we are saying this right now: We don't want unsafe drivers! We don't want guys who will sit around and miss stops continually. We don't want guys who are lazy and sit at truck stops all day. If you are motivated and can run and are a good, honest, hard-working honorable person, then we have a place for you – APPLY NOW! Otherwise, consider the Schneider's of the world. This job is demanding and as long as you're a professional, we have a place for you. We treat our people like family but you get what you put in. We take this business seriously and we want serious drivers who will do the job to the best of their ability each and every day while on duty. What you make is directly related to your performance and its entirely up to you how well you do. We want the best! Sound harsh? Good! The truth is a hard pill to swallow. We won't sugarcoat the reality of the situation. The old timers who threw in the towel when the ELD mandate took effect back in 2019 are sorely missed. Dying breed. Props to all of you still truckin' on! Still interested after reading that? GOOD!! Here is the link to apply.What makes our company different? First and foremost, we are NOT a mega-carrier! You won't get lost in the mix. But - we are not tiny either. We welcome veterans and encourage you to apply - In fact, we love them. We are all about fair chance employment as well. Anyone willing to work hard deserves a chance. We have been in business 20 years and we've seen it all. Experienced. We have 24-hour dispatch in 3 offices. Real guys all night. We keep our equipment in top shape! We have built-in mechanic shops at the Chicago and Vegas depots. We also have newer equipment (lots of automatics now but we still carry manuals for those older school guys who want them). We do dedicated freight with Chicago area companies on a regular basis. We also own a brokerage and partner companies where we get spill over. We care about drivers. We have simple amenities for drivers that make a difference. Full Kitchen, Washer, Dryer, Lounge available at Chicago. We pride ourselves on your relationship with 4 other Chicago area Carriers. We are all family and help each other out. Mega carrier resources without being a mega carrier!Perks: No forced dispatch. You are assigned a dedicated dispatcher who will get to know you. 24/7 Dispatch to help you out. No Touch Freight. Weekly Direct Deposit. Fuel Cards provided. EZ-passes provided. Less Miles to Make More (when on percentage). More time to get to deliveries (when on percentage).Job Description: Must have Class A CDL. Additional Endorsements a bonus. Must-Have 2+ yrs CDL Exp. Must-Have Clean MVR and reasonable PSP report. Dry Vans or Refer work available. All No Touch Freight. Doesn't matter where you live. We offer Unlimited miles within ELD Compliance but we push for reduced miles on percentage. It's more profitable for us and you (and safer)!Other Benefits: Weekly pay with direct deposit (no waiting on checks). Hazard Occupational Insurance for lost wages, medical and a death beneficiary payout (God forbid). Monthly bonuses depend on safety, delivery, and communication. Bonuses for passed DOT inspections.The average gross income for solo is $1900 to $2400 per week per driver (for solo) depending on the seasons. The average gross income for the team is $2000 to $2600 per wk per driver (middle to lower side recently).Driver Requirements: Truck driving is a demanding job! You have to be healthy and able and willing to work. Must have a minimum of 2 years of driving experience. Must have a valid CDL Class A without pending suspensions. Must be able to work with modern ELD systems. Must be able to pass a drug test. No acceptations! Must have a valid medical card issued. Must have a stable work history and good references. Must have no more than 3 moving violations and/or accidents in the last 3 years. No failed or refused drug or alcohol test in the last 4 years. No DWI's, DUI's and BAC's in the last 4 years. No reckless driving convictions in the last 3 years. No license suspension for points, unpaid tickets in the last 3 years. No more than 2 moving violations during the last year. Must provide no less than 3 years of work history, non-driving work history for the past 3 years will be also verified. Previous employers and references will be checked and must be verifiable. We want good people. Apply today!About DSL Express: WE'VE BUILT A REPUTATION ON EXCELLENCE IN SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS... DSL Express is a family owned and operated company that has been operating in the Midwest, West coast, and East coast for over 15 years. We are part of a federation of 5 companies with a combined fleet size of roughly 500 trucks total. Our company combined with our federation partners have something like 60 combined years of experience in this field. We have built relationships and deals with local Chicago shippers and brokers as well as shippers and brokers all over the US and in Canada. Our drivers, dispatchers, and customer service reps are comprised of experienced team members who generally go above and beyond. Our dispatchers have over 10+ years of experience and will always work with you to get you the trips and miles you want to work with flexible home time as well. We have yard parking, mechanic shops, and warehouses in the Chicago area and Las Vegas offices making your experience just a little easier. The average dispatcher to truck ratio is roughly 5 trucks for every dispatcher. One of the lowest ratios of any company. We believe that this is one of the keys to our success! This allows them to focus on whats important - you!! Even when market conditions are less than acceptable, we manage to find and secure loads which will keep you up and running. You wont be disappointed.