Truck Driver - OTR - CDL-A
location_onThe Comic Book Store, 30, North Main Street, Glassboro, Gloucester County, New Jersey, 08028, United States
Job Description
About the Role
Truck Driving Companies are hiring an Over-the-Road (OTR) Truck Driver to transport freight safely and efficiently across long distances, including multi-state routes near you! This position requires extended time on the road, strict adherence to safety regulations, and the ability to meet scheduled delivery deadlines.
OTR drivers are responsible for vehicle inspections, maintaining accurate logs, securing cargo, and communicating with dispatch throughout each trip. Operate a Class A commercial tractor-trailer in compliance with DOT regulations and company policies while transporting freight over long-distance, multi-state routes.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation is typically structured as cents per mile (CPM), percentage of load, or guaranteed weekly pay, with average annual earnings ranging from $60,000 to $90,000+ depending on experience, mileage, and route type. Drivers may also receive additional earnings through detention pay, layover pay, safety bonuses, and performance incentives.
Benefits often include health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, and consistent home time, with some employers offering additional perks such as rider or pet programs.
Work location
Work model: On-site
The Comic Book Store, 30, North Main Street, Glassboro, Gloucester County, New Jersey, 08028, United States
New Jersey
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleOperate Class A commercial tractor-trailer for long-distance freight transport
- check_circleMaintain accurate electronic logs and delivery documentation
- check_circleCommunicate with dispatch regarding route status and delivery updates
- check_circleReport accidents, incidents, and mechanical issues promptly
- check_circlePerform pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip vehicle, and post-trip safety inspections
- check_circleSecure cargo to prevent damage or loss during transit
Requirements
- verifiedClass A commercial driver's license (CDL-A)
- verifiedAbility to operate tractor-trailer in compliance with DOT regulations
- verifiedCompliance with DOT regulations and company policies
- verifiedAdherence to Hours of Service requirements
- verifiedAbility to maintain accurate electronic logs
- verifiedExperience with pre-trip, en-route,
- verifiedPost-trip inspections
- verifiedSecure cargo properly
- verifiedCommunicate regularly with dispatch
- verifiedReport accidents, traffic incidents, or mechanical issues
- verifiedComplete pickups and deliveries safely
- verifiedMeet scheduled delivery deadlines
- verifiedExtended time on the road
- verifiedMulti-state routes
- verifiedLong-distance routes