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OTR Class A CDL Driver | Home Weekends | $2,500 Sign On Bonus
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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.
$65,551 / year median in Wisconsin
-2% projected decline
Job Description
About the Role Primary Transportation Services is hiring an experienced Class A CDL driver for over the road routes hauling finished goods and raw materials between our manufacturing plants, distribution centers, and retail partners. This is a true OTR position with weekend home time built into the schedule, not something promised down the road. We're part of Primary Companies, a logistics and transportation group built on four things: treating people with respect, dealing fairly, communicating honestly, and doing what we say we'll do. Those aren't just words for customers. They're how we run our driver operations day to day. Daily Responsibilities Run OTR routes in a Class A commercial vehicle, hauling freight between plants, warehouses, and retail sites Plan routes to hit delivery windows efficiently Handle loading and unloading at manufacturing, distribution, and retail locations Complete pre trip and post trip inspections plus routine maintenance checks Keep accurate logs for hours, mileage, fuel, and tolls Operate GPS, AVL, and onboard electronic logging systems Flag defects, incidents, or compliance concerns right away Stay current on DOT rules, weight and size regulations, and company policy What You Bring Active Class A CDL with a current DOT medical card Solid track record in OTR driving Working knowledge of DOT compliance standards Comfortable with onboard tech and electronic logging equipment Able to handle long hours and shifting weather, traffic, and schedule conditions A safety first mindset on every load, every mile Compensation and Benefits Mileage pay starting at $0.60 per mile, delivery pay, and retention pay built into the structure Weekly pay Home every weekend Medical, dental, and vision coverage Paid holidays and PTO Company maintained equipment, no guessing on reliability 401(k) with company match Primary Transportation Services runs OTR the way it should be done. Weekends home. Real equipment you can count on. to hear more about what a week on this route actually looks like.