CDL Class A Truck Driver

CDL Class A Truck Driver Eliot, ME $1,000

• $2,000 a week
• Part-time, Full-time $1,000
• $2,000 a week
• Part-time, Full-time Overview For over 30 years, Atlantic Aqua Farms have set the highest standard of quality in the North American Aquaculture industry.

We place a high value on providing a positive working environment that ensures our employees are respected and challenged on a daily basis. We are seeking an efficient and professional Class A CDL Driver for a high-priority, "no-touch" shellfish transport role. The Class A CDL driver position specializes in the time-sensitive transport of Atlantic Aqua Farm's premier shellfish. This is a dedicated "no-touch" position where your primary focus is the safe, professional operation of refrigerated tractor-trailers. You will navigate a variety of routes, including local Maine day trips, Mid-coast coastal runs, and regional hauls to the Boston metropolitan area. This position offers a flat-rate per-trip pay structure, providing transparency and rewarding drivers for their expertise in navigating Maine and regional Northeast routes.

Key Responsibilities Professional Transit:

Safely transport high-value seafood cargo between Mid-coast landing sites, including our Maine and Boston distribution hubs.

No-Touch Freight:

Focus entirely on driving and logistics; our warehouse and dock teams handle all loading and unloading of product.

Reefer Management:

Monitor and maintain refrigerated trailer temperatures to ensure the integrity of live and processed shellfish throughout the "cold chain."

Flexible Routing:

Manage a diverse schedule that includes predictable local Maine loops and same-day regional runs to Boston.

Safety & Compliance:

Conduct thorough pre/post-trip inspections and maintain accurate ELD logs in strict accordance with FMCSA and DOT regulations.

Coastal Navigation:

Comfortably maneuver Class A combinations through Maine's unique coastal geography and urban Boston traffic. Qualifications & Requirements At least twenty-one years old (18 years is acceptable if working intrastate and not handling hazmat)

License:

Active Maine CDL Class A with a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Medical:

Current DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate.

Must Reliability:

Ability to adhere to strict delivery windows dictated by seafood auctions and wholesale market hours.

Reliability:

Punctuality is critical to meet seafood auction and wholesale delivery windows.

Tech:

Proficient with ELD software and GPS routing tools.

Drug & Alcohol Compliance Pre-Employment Testing:

Passing a DOT-mandated drug screen is a condition of employment.

Clearinghouse Query:

Have a clean record in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.

Ongoing Testing:

Participation in random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion testing is required.

Compensation & Route Style Per-Trip Pay:

Earn a guaranteed flat rate for every completed run—no tracking hourly logs or fluctuating mileage pay.

Route Variety:

1

• 2 trips per day

The Boston Turn:

Same-day regional runs to our Boston hub.

Mid-coast Loop:

Coastal Maine pickups and transfers.

Local Maine Day Trips:

Reliable, home-daily routes within the state.

No-Touch Freight:

Focus 100% on the road. Our dock teams handle all loading and unloading of shellfish crates and pallets.

Shift Schedule:

Monday through Friday (occasional weekends as needed

• No evenings Trip #1: 5 am
• 11 am Trip #2: 11 am
• 5 pm Why Join Us?

No Heavy Lifting:

Save your back—our teams load the trucks for you.

Route Variety:

Avoid the burnout of the same daily loop with a mix of scenic Maine coast and regional highway hauls.

Local Focus:

Routes are designed to keep you close to home, with most runs being "home daily" or same-day returns.

Pay:

$1,000.00

• $2,000.

00 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Paid toll fees Paid training Prescription drug insurance Safety equipment provided Vision insurance

Work Location:

On the road