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Truck Driver OTR - Regional - London, KY
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What they do
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.
$64,800 / year median in Kentucky
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Why drive for Walmart? Regional truck drivers can earn up to $110,000 in their first year. Weekly Home Time Consecutive days off every week Benefits & Perks Earn PTO immediately—up to 21 days in your first year Up to 6% match on 401K Medical, Dental, and Vision plan options available from day one Company paid life insurance and short-term disability Up to four paid safety days a year Associate Discount Card available after 90 days No touch freight deliveries Quarterly safety bonuses & annual pay increases Ask about our Walmart driver perks, such as our Referral Program, Rider Program, Driver Mentor Program, parking at Walmart locations and more! What you'll do You plan your day, set priorities, and work with your team to keep freight moving safely and on time. You communicate clearly, solve problems as they come up, and adapt to changes on the road or in the plan. You handle all required paperwork and electronic logs accurately and follow all DOT, state, and company guidelines. You safely operate your tractor-trailer, inspecting it before, during, and after each trip to keep it in top shape. You will run optimized routes by following traffic laws and local restrictions—reducing delays and improving on-time delivery performance. You uphold Walmart's high standards of safety, integrity, and professionalism every mile of the way. Minimum Qualifications Interstate (Class A) Commercial Driver's License with Hazmat endorsement (including cleared background check) or will obtain HAZMAT endorsement (with cleared background check) within 120 calendar days of date of hire. Minimum of 30 months (2.5 years) experience working in a full-time Class A tractor/trailer driving position in the previous 3 years (36 months). No more than two (2) moving violations while operating a personal and/or commercial motor vehicle in the last three (3) years. No serious traffic violations while operating a personal and/or commercial motor vehicle in the last three (3) years. No preventable accidents
Walmart. Drivers are paid a fixed rate for each mile driven, with additional pay for certain activities. For some activities drivers receive the mileage rate plus activity pay. For other activities they receive only activity pay. Drivers also receive Average Daily Pay (ADP) in certain circumstances.
- while operating a personal and/or commercial motor vehicle in the last three (3) years. No preventable DOT recordable accidents
- (collisions resulting in disabling damage and/or immediate medical treatment away from the scene) while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last ten (10) years. No preventable accident
- resulting in a fatality or catastrophic injury in driving history in personal or commercial motor vehicle.
Walmart. Drivers are paid a fixed rate for each mile driven, with additional pay for certain activities. For some activities drivers receive the mileage rate plus activity pay. For other activities they receive only activity pay. Drivers also receive Average Daily Pay (ADP) in certain circumstances.
Local Driver:
The mileage rate for this position will be $0.55- $0.69 per mile and the average number of miles driven range from 62,355
- 196,040.
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Regional Driver:
The mileage rate for this position will be $0.55- $0.69 per mile and the average number of miles driven range from 62,355
- 196,040.
- This is for information only.