CDL A Truck Driver - up to $92k / yr
J&R Schugel Trucking, Inc. · Newark, NJ · 2 days ago
Management$250/hrFull-time
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.
Responsibilities
- Hauling 100% no-touch refrigerated freight (Reefer) or no-touch dry van freight
- Running 2,500–2,800+ miles per week on steady OTR freight
- Operating modern trucks equipped with APUs, inverters, and automatic transmissions
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; refrigerated experience preferred
- Safe driving record
Compensation
- 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*
- Detention, layover, and stop pay in addition to mileage
- Bi-annual compensation reviews to ensure earnings grow with experience
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) plus ESOP ownership
- $250 orientation pay and $1,000 vacation pay
- Pet and rider programs
- $2,000 referral rewards with no cap
Equipment
- 2023+ model year trucks with APUs, inverters, and automatic transmissions