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Ascend Transportation

CDL-A Company Truck Driver

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What they do

A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.

$43,316 / year median in Kentucky

-15% projected decline

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Job Description

CDL-A Company Truck Driver Ascend Transportation - 3.1 Saint Matthews, KY Job Details Full-time $75,000 a year 6 hours ago Benefits Passenger ride along program Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Pet rider program Qualifications
CDL A DOT
(Department of Transportation) regulations Full Job Description
CDL-A COMPANY TRUCK DRIVERS, WE HAVE WHAT MATTERS MOST TO YOU!
WEEKLY
HOME TIME TOP PAY & INDUSTRY LEADING BENEFITS QUALITY EQUIPMENT EXCELLENT COMPANY CULTURE CDL-A
truck drivers choose to drive for Ascend because we have our priorities straight and we are people-obsessed! At Ascend, we focus on what drives you, not only in your career, but outside of work with your families, hobbies, dreams, and commitments. We support CDL-A company truck drivers by offering top pay for everything from mileage to holidays, unique industry-leading benefits, and the best equipment available. Our intent, as One Team , is for Ascend to be the most reliable, predictable, and trusted partner to our CDL-A company truck drivers. We're moved by your success and relentlessly committed to making sure your voice is heard. Our mission is to foster a work culture that rewards and retains excellent drivers through safety, integrity, trust, teamwork, and fun! We're committed to what drives your success as a CDL-A truck driver at Ascend! PAY Average $75000 per year Weekly avg $1,442+ per week (5.5 days out) 2,500+ miles per week The longer you're out the more you earn! 1 Day Orientation Per diem pay program with $0.09 per diem and ZERO admin fees! We keep you moving…but just in case, we take care of you! 7 Paid Holidays - $150.00 per day (PAID same as office staff!)
Excellent Accessorial Pay:
$150 Breakdown Pay $20 per hour Detention Pay Up to $150.00 Layover Pay Bonus paid for Clean DOT Inspection Additional monthly incentives on top of your base pay!
HOME TIME
Out 5.5 days and home for 34-hour restart No NY or West Coast driving RESPECT Quality equipment you can take pride in driving - New tractors & trailers coming in! Industry leading insurance coverage for you and your family: life, medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, disability + more types of coverage that you don't even know you need! 100% No-Touch Freight Experienced dispatchers & dedicated Driver Retention Team Rider & Pet Program 401k Lease Purchase opportunities available CDL-A truck driver requirements: At least 21 years of age Valid CDL-A At least 6 months in the last 9 months or 1 year in the last 36 months No more than 2 preventable accident in the most recent 3 year driving period. Must be able to fulfill duties that require repetitive bending & reaching, etc. throughout each shift. Must be able to meet and pass all medical/DOT requirements