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American Furniture Warehouse Co

Over the Road CDL Truck Driver

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An Over-the-Road (OTR) Truck Driver specializes in long distance routes, often away for days or even weeks at a time. Sometimes also referred to as Long Haul drivers. Commonly paid in cents per mile driven.

$66,186 / year median in Colorado

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

Pay is Mileage ++ Safety Bonus Top Driver Bonus Performance Bonus Detention Pay Breakdown Pay Layover Pay Referral Bonus 70 Hours of sick time per year + Vacation + Personal Days Why Drive for AFW?
HOME WEEKLY
with 34-48 hours of home time. Most drivers get 2 days off a week Weekly payroll. Average yearly pay is between $80,000 to $130,000 per year. With ability to make more. Family owned with family values. 75% of our loads are drop and hook; 98% no-touch freight, all trips are pre-planned in advance. We do not depend on another customer's freight to get you home. We haul our own freight. No waiting at truck stops for loads. Out and back! Paid orientation. Dogs are allowed as long as the tractor is kept clean and odor free, no cats. Vacation, sick, and personal time. 6 Benefit plans to choose from 401K, medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, and a host of other voluntary benefits available 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment. Job Requirements At least 1yr. OTR tractor-trailer driving experience in the past 3 years No major FMCSA violations. Acceptable MVR and PSP within the last three years. Must be able to maintain a CDL. Mountain driver a plus. Job Description Commitment to AFW's safety policies and procedures and the ability to promote awareness. Able to perform vehicle pre-trips up to FMCSA standards. Ability to operate Electronic Qualcomm Log System. Must be willing to chain up during severe weather. Must be aware that operations occur on asphalt, concrete and gravel surfaces in a hostile environment often contaminated with material subject to embedding in tires. Must function and interact on a routine basis with the AFW management team. Communicate using a cellular telephone with dispatch and AFW personnel via McLeod application. Ability to efficiently work independently of direct supervision. All training provided by AFW. A Pre-employment drug screen and pre-employment background check must be passed upon job offer. American Furniture Warehouse provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.