Regional CDL-A Truck Driver - minimum weekly pay options

About the role

Central Oregon Truck Company (COTC) is a flatbed‑focused carrier founded in 1992 and still run by flatbed drivers. The company specializes exclusively in flatbed freight, maintains top CSA scores, and has been named one of the Best Fleets to Drive For for eleven consecutive years. As a Regional Driver (CDL‑A) you will haul flatbed loads, secure tarps, and operate late‑model Kenworth T680 tractors with manual 10‑speed transmissions.

Responsibilities

• Hauling regional flatbed freight
• Securing and tarping loads as required
• Managing dwell time activities
• Maintaining safe operations and compliance with company policies
• Performing pre‑ and post‑trip inspections on equipment

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• 2+ years of regional or OTR driving experience

Benefits

• 100% company‑paid medical premiums
• Company‑paid life and passenger insurance
• 401(k) plan with a 4% company match
• No‑fee per diem program to increase take‑home pay
• Rider policy available for qualifying drivers
• Late‑model equipment: Kenworth T680s with manual 10‑speed transmissions

Pay

• Base rate: 60¢ per mile (CPM)
• Performance incentives: up to 4¢ CPM
• Loyalty pay: up to 5.5¢ CPM from day one (no waiting period)
• Tarp pay: $75 per tarp
• Dwell pay: $100 per dwell event
• Weekly minimum: $1,350 for qualifying weeks
• Orientation pay: $1,250 (start‑strong bonus)
• Potential annual earnings: up to $127,000 for top drivers
• Note: All pay and bonus amounts may vary by job type, location, experience level, and performance and are subject to company discretion.

Schedule

This is a regional role with a consistent reset schedule, allowing you to be home every other weekend (approximately every two weeks) for predictable home time.