CDL A Truck Driver - up to $92k / yr

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.

Responsibilities

• Haul 100% no-touch refrigerated freight (Reefer)
• Haul 100% no-touch dry van freight (Dry Van)
• Run 2,500–2,800+ miles per week on steady OTR freight
• Stay out about two weeks at a time with planned home time built into a reliable work-rest rhythm
• Earn detention, layover, and stop pay on top of mileage (Dry Van)

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

Pay

• Reefer: $0.60–$0.66 CPM* based on experience
• Dry Van: $0.55–$0.63 CPM* based on experience
• Limited-time $2,500 sign-on bonus*
• Bi-annual compensation reviews ensure earnings grow with experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) plus ESOP ownership
• $250 orientation pay
• $1,000 vacation pay
• Pet and rider programs
• $2,000 referral reward per hired driver (no cap)

Equipment

• Modern, driver-spec’d trucks (2023+ models)
• APUs, inverters, and automatic transmissions