CDL A Truck Driver - up to $92k / yr
J&R Schugel Trucking, Inc. · Athens, GA · 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.
Responsibilities
- Run 2,500–2,800+ miles per week on steady OTR freight, staying out about two weeks at a time with planned home time built into a reliable work-rest rhythm
- Hauling 100% no-touch refrigerated or dry van freight with no forced NYC dispatch
- Earn detention, layover, and stop pay on top of mileage
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
Qualifications
- Limited-time $2,500 sign-on bonus
- Dedicated opportunities available at some locations
- Regional options available at some locations
Pay
- Reefer: $0.60–$0.66 CPM based on experience
- Dry Van: $0.55–$0.63 CPM based on experience
- Additional pay for detention, layover, and stop pay
- Bi-annual compensation reviews 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 reward (no cap)
- Modern, driver-spec'd equipment with APUs, inverters, and automatic transmissions