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 freight (Reefer) or no-touch dry van freight
• Earn detention, layover, and stop pay in addition to 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

Compensation

• Reefer: $0.60–$0.66 CPM based on experience; limited-time $2,500 sign-on bonus
• Dry Van: $0.55–$0.63 CPM based on experience; limited-time $2,500 sign-on bonus
• Additional pay for detention, layover, and stop pay
• 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

Equipment

• Modern, driver-spec'd trucks (2023+) equipped with APUs, inverters, and automatic transmissions