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

• 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

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
• 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 reward with no cap
• Modern, driver-spec’d equipment with APUs, inverters, and automatic transmissions