CDL A Truck Driver - up to $92k / yr
J&R Schugel Trucking, Inc. · Dalton, 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. When our drivers rise, the entire company rises with them. That's the Schugel difference.
Responsibilities
- Hauling 100% no-touch refrigerated freight (Reefer)
- Hauling 100% no-touch dry van freight
- Running 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
- Earning detention, layover, and stop pay on top of mileage (Dry Van)
Requirements
- CDL-A
- 6 months of OTR experience in the last 3 years (OTR Dry Van)
- 6–12 months of OTR experience in the last 3 years (OTR Reefer)
- Refrigerated experience preferred (OTR Reefer)
- 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 (Dry Van)
- Bi-annual compensation reviews ensure earnings grow with experience
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) plus ESOP ownership—become a part-owner of the company
- $250 orientation pay and $1,000 vacation pay
- Pet and rider programs available
- $2,000 referral reward with no cap
- Modern, driver-spec'd equipment (2023+ trucks with APUs, inverters, and automatic transmissions)