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CDL A 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.
$44,296 / year median in New Mexico
-3% projected decline
Job Description
Class A CDL Drivers for Amazon Freight Partner - Regional Solo5: 5 Days on 2 Days off
•$500 Retention Bonus - Paid upon successful completion of 90 days of continuous employment and satisfactory job performance
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SAP FRIENDLY
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Compensation:
Weekly pay
Consistent Schedule:
Regional 5 Days on 2 days off
Benefits:
Medical, 401k,
PTO Location:
Albuquerque, NM Annual Earnings approx. $80,000 Amazon Freight Partners are rapidly growing trucking company looking for motivated and professional Class A CDL drivers for Regional Solo 5 as we expand into Albuquerque, NM. We are partnered to haul freight exclusively for Amazon, allowing us to provide the benefits of a large business while embodying the culture of a small one. Amazon provides brand new diesel sleeper cabs, outfitted with state-of-the-art safety technology, equipment, logistics software, and on road support to ensure our drivers are the best equipped and prepared. Hourly rates start at $22.00. Our partnership with Amazon provides steady work, full-time hours with over-time and expanded operations during the peak months of November - December. Our new facility are will be based in Albuquerque, NM and routes will begin and end at our yard, with all loads being Drop and Hook no touch freight. You will work a consistent 5 day on, 2 days off schedule with a Regional position. Block start times are available in the morning and evenings. In addition to your hourly pay, there are additional quarterly Safety and Performance bonuses. Other key benefits are Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued at a rate of 4% of hours worked, Health Insurance programs with election dates upon hire, participation in the 401 (k) program that also is available to elect in your 1st month.
CDL Class A Truck Driver Overview:
Full-time employment, averaging 60-65 hours per week throughout the year. Regional routes average 1,500-1,800 miles per 5-day block. All deliveries are drop and hook Brand new Diesel Sleeper Cabs with Automatic Transmissions and the latest Safety equipment and driver assistance technology. Opportunities for consistent work based on our Amazon Freight Partnership Weekly Pay with Direct Deposit.
Benefits Include:
Heath Insurance, Dental and Vision, 401K, PTO, Safety and Performance bonuses, and Referral Bonuses.
CDL Class A Driver, Minimum Requirements:
Must be at least 21 years old Must have knowledge of Electronic Log Devices, Drop & Hook operations and be comfortable maneuvering a 53-foot tractor trailer Have a valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) Must be able to speak, read, and write in English to communicate respectfully with guard shacks and yard teams at all yards. To understand highway traffic signs and signals in English. Must be able to properly fill out reports and enter information into Apps and Newest Technology Provided by Amazon. No current CDL suspension or past revocations. Must have a clean driving record. Must pass a DOT physical, Drug Test and Background Check Ability to effectively learn and operate GPS enabled software and hardware. Must be able to use handheld technology and smart phone applications.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Bonuses/Stipends
- Health Insurance