CDL A Truck Driver (1099) - Up to $150K take-home
About the role
At J&R Schugel, drivers aren't just hauling freight—they're building a future. Our OTR drivers are the backbone of a driver-powered company built on respect, reliability, and long-term growth. With modern equipment, consistent miles, and compensation designed to grow with you, every mile delivers more than a paycheck. Through our ESOP ownership program, you don't just drive for the company—you own part of it. When our drivers rise, the entire company rises with them. That's the Schugel difference.
CDL-A Lease Operator Overview
Revenue that rewards your business
Earn 75% of line haul revenue, with top lease take-home pay ranging from $130,000–$150,000 per year, plus 50¢ per mile on deadhead miles.
Modern trucks built to perform
Run 2023 or newer Kenworth models, giving you reliable, up-to-date equipment for the road ahead.
A lease built around you
- Start with no money down and no credit check required
- First two truck payments delayed to help you get rolling
- Weekly truck payments range from $625–$775 based on truck year
- No interest or mileage penalties
- Option to purchase at fair market value or start a new lease at your term's end
Home time you can count on
Home every 2–3 weeks with planned resets you can count on.
Benefits & Perks
- No trailer fees, ever
- 24-hour emergency road service
- Fuel and maintenance preferred pricing to help control costs
- Two-week hold window to reserve your truck before you arrive
Requirements
- CDL-A
- OTR Dry Van: 6 months of OTR experience in the last 3 years
- OTR Refrigerated: 6–12 months of OTR experience in the last 3 years
- OTR Refrigerated: Refrigerated experience preferred
- Safe driving record