CDL-A Company Truck Driver

Location: Bainbridge

Wooster Motor Ways is hiring a dependable, safety-first Company Driver to haul freight across our regional lanes. We offer steady miles, a team that looks out for you, and a clear pay structure that rewards safe, experienced drivers.

PAY COMPENSATION

Mileage Pay (based on verifiable experience)

• Starting rate (0-2 years) — $0.54 per mile

• Experienced rate (2+ years) — $0.56 per mile

• Quarterly safety bonus — +$0.04 per mile

• Total with safety bonus — Up to $0.60 per mile

Mileage is calculated on practical Zip-to-Zip miles (not hub miles). Pay increases take effect the week following your hire date anniversary.

Dry Van – Regional OTR

• Freight Type:
Dry freight only

• Routes:
Regional and OTR, traveling 400–500 miles from Wooster, OH

• Restrictions:
No East Coast lanes, no long-haul lines, no touch freight

• Compensation: $1,350 minimum potential per week, with opportunity to earn more

• Benefits:
- Paid orientation
- Weekly home time
- $1,000 transitional bonus paid over first 2 weeks

Propane/Butane – Company Driver Pay Scale

• 30% of Line Haul Revenue

Pneumatic Drivers – Local, Regional OTR

• Freight Type:
Powdered cement

• Local Routes:
Home daily | Average pay $1,300–$1,600 per week

• Regional Routes:
Home every weekend | Average pay $1,500–$2,200 per week

• OTR Routes:
Home every weekend | Competitive pay

• Benefits:
Daily or weekend home time depending on route, stable freight, and professional work environment

• Starting Compensation: 25% of Line Haul

• 90 day Increase to: 28% of Line Haul

Additional Pay for all Driver Types

• Additional stop pay

• Short haul loads

• Detention

• Driver unload / assist unload

• Haz Mat loads

• Holiday pay

• Trailer spotting / extra drop hook

• Breakdown pay

Other Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid vacation:
- 1 week after 6 months of employment
- 1 additional week after 12 months
- 3 weeks after 7 years
- 4 weeks after 15 years

• 8 paid holidays per year

• WMW covers the full cost of your initial Haz Mat certification

• All hourly work paid as straight time

• Weight ticket reimbursements at face value

Equipment:

Our International LT trucks come fully equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, TV, premium driver‘s seat, and an auxiliary power unit (APU) for your comfort on the road.

WHAT YOU‘LL DO

• Operate Class A tractor-trailers to transport freight, general commodities, and specialized cargo.

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections; report defects, accidents, or violations promptly.

• Load, secure, and inspect cargo; follow special handling procedures for hazmat or temperature-sensitive freight.

• Maintain accurate HOS logs and all required DOT/FMCSA documentation.

• Verify bills of lading, collect signatures/receipts, and ensure all paperwork is complete and correct.

• Plan routes and schedules to meet pickup and delivery windows.

• Perform basic vehicle maintenance (fluids, minor repairs); keep trailer clean and ready.

REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Class A CDL — required.

• Haz Mat endorsement preferred not required.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• TWIC card preferred not required.

• Must pass and maintain all DOT/FMCSA physical requirements.

WHAT WE‘RE LOOKING FOR

• Reliable, accountable, and safety-conscious — you take this job seriously.

• Strong time management — you plan ahead and meet your windows.

• Clear communicator — professional with customers and easy to reach by dispatch.

• Team player — respectful, cooperative, and positive on the road and in the yard.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.