CDL A Regional​/OTR Horse Haulers in Elmont, NY

Overview

The ideal Class A CDL driver has excellent driving and communication skills and is company-oriented yet customer-focused. This person must have a Class A CDL, have OTR experience, be honest, trustworthy, and a team player.

Previous Thoroughbred handling experience is required. Drive regionally and OTR predominantly East of the Mississippi and be willing to team drive OTR during peak seasons.

Family owned and operated by a 3rd generation female CEO, Sallee Horse Vans has been the industry leader in horse transportation for more than 50 years! Sallee Horse Vans transports the nation’s most famous race horses, show horses and treasured family pets from equestrian centers to well-known racetracks and show arenas. We know that the precious cargo we carry represents hopes, dreams, friendships and fortunes and we pride ourselves in the blue ribbon customer service our customers trust.

Having the newest equipment and top-quality maintenance ensures safety, comfort and on-time deliveries. Drivers choose to stay with us because of our strong reputation, caring leadership team, great people, family‑oriented culture and strong core values. If you love horses, enjoy the lifestyle and want to part of each and every winner's story, join our team today!

• Average annual gross pay: $80,000 - $100,000
• Average weekly gross pay: $950 - $2,000
• Pay Per Load (% based on number of horses and mileage)
• Minimum Weekly Guaranteed Pay: $950 per week during the off‑season
• To qualify: available to work, call in twice per day, not decline a trip
• Sign‑on Bonus: $7,000 over first year, paid quarterly upon clean inspection/no preventable accidents or injuries
• Driver Referral Bonus: $7,000 over first year, paid quarterly
• Performance and Safety Bonus: paid twice per year
• Clean DOT inspection: $50 gift card
• Layover pay and company‑paid hotel stay if required
• Company provided vehicle for layovers for personal use
• $60 Per diem per day
• Paid via direct deposit weekly

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance available (AFLAC)
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401K - fully vested after 1 year of employment. Will match first 3% and 50% for the next 2%
• Company Closed for Christmas as a paid company holiday
• Paid Vacation Time:
  One week after one year.
• Perks:
  Pre Pass, Fuel cards, EZ Pass, GPS, Roadside Assistance, Terminal Services, Drivers lounge with shower

• Home time:
  Varies with industry calendar. Drivers can expect to be out 7 - 28 days. You can stay out longer if you want. Weekend home time is not guaranteed.
• January - March drivers may only be out on 1 - 2 round trip runs per week and be home often, but during peak season they may be out 3-4 weeks on 12-14 runs per month. Dispatch will work to accommodate home time requests if possible.
• Schedule:
  
  Drivers must be available for work at all times to meet customer pickup and delivery scheduled. Weekend work required.
• Route:
  Eastern half of the Mississippi; most often NY, NJ, MD, Toronto, KY, FL.
• Level of Touch:
  Drivers set up stalls, load and unload cargo while operating cargo handling equipment. While the location staff tends to do live loading and unloading, some loading and unloading may be required.

• Late model Freightliner Cascadia with fleet upgrades every 4-5 years
• Automatic Transmission
• Newest tractors are fully equipped with refrigerators, extended cab, inverters, XM radio
• Custom built Sallee 53’ trailers
• Govern speed: 74 MPH
• Event triggered inward and outward facing cameras
• No Slip seating

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must be at least 23 years of age
• Must have a valid Class A driver's license without any of the following restrictions: (E) Manual, (L,Z) Air Brakes, (G) Night Driving, (O) No Semi Trailer, (K) Intrastate Only, or (M) Medical Variance
• Minimum of 1 year Regional/OTR driving experience required within the last 3 years
• Previous Thoroughbred handling experience is required
• Must meet Sallee Horse Vans MVR and Risk Rating qualifications
• Must meet DOT physical and medical requirements
• Must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug test and background check
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs
• Requires high degree of attention, skill, and dexterity in the control of tractor‑trailer and in preventing injuries, damage to property & trailer equipment
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Must be customer-focused, honest, trustworthy, and a team player who cares about their co‑workers.
• Must have passport or be willing to obtain
• Hiring Radius:
  Drivers must live within 15 miles of Elmont NY or be willing to relocate for this position.

Sallee Horse Vans is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, protected veteran status, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or national origin.