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Cowan Systems

CDL-A OTR Truck Driver - $7,500 Sign-on Bonus!

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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.

$65,236 / year median in Tennessee

+0% projected growth

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CDL-A OTR
Truck Driver NEW $7,500 SIGN-ON BONUS! Long Haul. Big Miles. Steady Freight. Join Cowan Systems and experience a truck driving career that gets you home when it matters most . We offer predictable pay and schedules , as well as top-notch equipment and 24/7 support . Let's get rolling — Apply today for our OTR truck driving position in Knoxville, TN ! Eligible candidates must have a Class A CDL with nine (9) months of verifiable experience in the last three (3) years. (Must be Dry Van, Reefer, Container, Flatbed and/or Tanker experience) EARN $1,375-$1,650 PER WEEK!
OTR Driver:
$7,500 sign-on bonus Paid out in weekly installments over your first 39 weeks Must start by September 18th, 2026 Earn $1,375-$1,650 per week New starting pay to help match your experience Additional $.05 cpm for 2,500+ miles driven per week Additional $.05 cpm for delivering in MD, PA, NJ and DE Additional $.07 cpm for delivering in NY and above Yearly pay increases 2,500-3,000 miles per week Minimum 1 week out (34 - 48 hour reset at home weekly) Detention/breakdown pay available 100% no touch freight for our drivers Consistent/familiar freight lanes NY and above are NOT required lanes! Dedicated customers All Cowan OTR Drivers will enjoy:
Full Benefits:
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance after 60 days of employment 401k with company match & $20,000 life insurance New PTO incentive - increase your paid time off within your first year as a professional driver for Cowan Systems Essential Freight = Job Stability! Guaranteed pay increases Paid orientation with single room hotel stay
Requirements:
Valid CDL A License Nine months of verifiable Class A experience in the last 3 years Must have Dry Van, Reefer, Container, Flatbed and/or Tanker experience Consistent Class A driving experience Safe driving record Legacy Matters; Cowan Systems hits 100+ Year Milestone! For over 100 Years, our Team Cowan Drivers have been our greatest asset, a fact that remains true today as we recognize over a Century of Excellence in the industry. Join Team Cowan and you will experience first-hand our commitment to putting our drivers first: a huge reason why so many of our drivers have been with us for 10, 15, 20 years and more! You will receive Competitive Pay, Consistent Lanes and a commitment to providing you with the latest State-of-the-art Equipment. You are Never Alone when you are on the road with us; our Award-winning Support team always has your back. Join Team Cowan and Apply Today!