If you are looking for consistent freight, strong miles, newer equipment, and a company that is upfront about what the job actually looks like, Cold Rush may be a good fit. Solo drivers average approximately 3,000 miles per week on dedicated lanes. Starting pay is $0.57 CPM , with all loaded and empty miles paid. At the reported 3,000-mile weekly average, that works out to approximately $1,700 per week or $88,000 annually before bonuses . Top-performing drivers can earn approximately $95,000 to $110,000 annually , depending on miles, time management, home time, and overall performance. Pay & Earnings Starting pay of $0.57 CPM Paid on all loaded and empty miles Approximately 3,000 miles per week average for solo drivers Weekly pay by direct deposit 1 CPM longevity raise every six months $200 monthly safety bonus for qualifying drivers Referral program that pays 2 CPM on miles driven by drivers you refer while they remain employed Cash advances available There is no guaranteed weekly mileage or pay. Cold Rush is built around consistent dedicated freight, but actual miles and earnings can vary. Dedicated Freight That Keeps You Moving Cold Rush operates dedicated freight primarily between the central United States and California. Drivers typically haul 40-foot high-cube containers with a mix of refrigerated and dry freight, including: Beef and pork Produce Wine Frozen and refrigerated products General dry freight The operation is designed to minimize wasted time. No-touch freight Primarily drop-and-hook Dedicated lanes Repeat freight network Drivers may turn down loads Paid loaded and empty miles Typical operations include approximately two loads per week through an out-and-back freight cycle. Home Time Home time depends heavily on where you live and how close you are to Cold Rush's freight network. Drivers in several core markets may qualify for a weekly 34-hour reset at home . Strong weekly home-time markets include areas around: Denver and Greeley, CO Cheyenne, WY Albuquerque, NM Kingman, AZ Dodge City, KS North Platte, Lincoln, and Grand Island, NE Reno, NV Sacramento and the Oakland/Bay Area, CA Amarillo, TX Drivers outside the core freight lanes may need to stay out approximately three weeks at a time . We will review your city and ZIP code with you before making a home-time commitment. We would rather give you an accurate expectation before you start than promise something the freight network cannot consistently support. Hiring Areas Cold Rush is currently recruiting qualified drivers in portions of: California Nevada Utah Wyoming Colorado New Mexico Arizona Nebraska Iowa Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Texas Hiring availability and home-time options vary by location. Equipment Drive newer, well-equipped trucks built for life on the road. 2025 or newer Freightliner Cascadias Automatic transmissions Governed at 70 MPH Front-facing cameras only Refrigerator Inverter Opti Idle PrePass Company-provided tablet for load and dispatch information Drivers may take their truck home Cold Rush typically trades tractors at approximately 320,000 miles. Pet & Rider Policy We know your truck is also your home while you are on the road. Pets up to 70 lbs. are allowed No pet deposit is currently required Riders over age 12 are permitted with authorization What We Are Looking For Qualified drivers should have: Valid Class A CDL At least 2 years of CDL-A OTR or regional driving experience Current DOT medical certification No more than 5 jobs within the last 3 years No more than 1 major moving violation within the last 3 years No more than 2 DOT-recordable accidents within the last 3 years No more than 3 incidents within the last 3 years Ability to qualify for a TWIC card Ability to operate automatic equipment Local-only driving experience does not meet the current experience requirement. Drivers who have completed the SAP process may be considered on a case-by-case basis. An incomplete SAP program is not eligible. Orientation Orientation takes place in Salt Lake City, Utah and begins on Tuesdays. Approximately 1.5 days $200 orientation pay after completion.

Job Requirements:

What We Are Looking For Qualified drivers should have: Valid Class A CDL At least 2 years of CDL-A OTR or regional driving experience Current DOT medical certification No more than 5 jobs within the last 3 years No more than 1 major moving violation within the last 3 years No more than 2 DOT-recordable accidents within the last 3 years No more than 3 incidents within the last 3 years Ability to qualify for a TWIC card Ability to operate automatic equipment

Wage Range:

1700.00 - 1800.00 per week

General Description of Benefits:

Company drivers have access to health, dental, and vision coverage. Cold Rush pays 50% of the employee health insurance premium, with several plan options available.

Additional benefits and programs include:

Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Paid time off Monthly safety bonus Longevity pay increases Driver referral program Pet and rider programs