CDL-A Driver

Job Info

• Job Location: DERIDDER, LA
• Route Type: OTR
• Equipment: Dry Van
• Transmission Type: Automatic

Job Requirements

• CDL Class: CDL A
• Experience: 6+ months
• Handling: Drop and hook

Additional Information

CDL-A Solos Start up to $0.60 CPM Base Teams Start up to $0.75 CPM Base.  Veteran Appreciation Pay that Won’t Cost you Your Benefits

Excellent Pay, Flexible Time Off, and Great Benefits

At PTL, you'll receive a long OTR length of haul, longer for teams. This means more time on the road earning and less time waiting at shippers. Our drivers can earn some of the highest take-home pay in the business. And, to help keep your pay more consistent, we'll pay the portion of miles you've run right up to the payroll cut off time. Our solo company drivers will earn milestone base pay increases based on tenure AND additional increases every 50,000 miles with no pay cap All teams starting base pay is $0.75 CPM, and earn increases every 100,000 miles starting mile one with no pay cap 3 months of first seat experience is required for all routes. 

Our drivers typically only run routes east of the Mississippi, meaning you’ll be home every  1 -2 weeks depending on the freight 

We have a variety of career opportunities for professional truck drivers: OTR Solos and Teams, Regional, Mentors, and Owner Operators. We also have a paid training program for new CDL-A drivers and a great refresher program for people who have been off the road for a while.

Are you a Military Veteran? 

We recognize the work ethic, commitment, and loyalty you had while serving our country. Anyone can say thank you, but at PTL we put our appreciation in your pocket by paying you for the time you served, regardless of your MOS. We think that’s a better way to thank you for your service

We appreciate our drivers so much we gave them the company

As a company employee, you'll earn ownership in the company. PTL is 100% employee-owned. This means all vested company employees receive an allocation of shares of the company every year as a thank you gift for their hard work. 

• Teams start up to $0.79 CPM: $0.75 CPM base + $0.04 CPM safety/service bonus. No gimmicks
• Solos start up to $0.64 CPM: $0.60 CPM top starting base + $0.04 CPM safety/service bonus. No gimmicks.
• Long OTR average length of haul, longer for teams
• 100% No Touch Freight
• High percentage of drop & hook
• Consistent take-home pay week to week
• Paid Vacation
• No Deposit Pet Policy
• Free Rider Program
• Current model trucks
• Industry-leading retirement programs with matching 401K and Free ESOP shares
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance available for employees and their families 

We’re working hard to become safer every day.

We believe it’s our responsibility to help you get the most from your driving career. That’s one reason we maintain some of the best safety scores in the business How good are we? Well, the DOT doesn’t require or recommend their officers inspect our Drivers. This keeps you on the road, reduces the chances of violations on your PSP record, and helps protect your CDL and Driving Career

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About the Company

PTL is 100% employee-owned, you will earn Company Shares with every mile. In just 5 years, you’ll be a fully vested owner. You can be sure that you’ll have not just the miles, top pay, and equipment you want, but also something down the road for retirement, too. We appreciate our Drivers so much we’re giving them the Company You can’t find that kind of commitment in many companies today.

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