CDL A OTR Lease Purchase Drivers in Minneapolis/St Paul, MN

Driver Driven Transportation is hiring CDL A OTR Lease Purchase Drivers in Minneapolis/St Paul, MN. Drivers will be hauling out & back from MN, in the lower 48 states. Since 1979, Driver Driven Transportation has been dedicated to the success of both our drivers and our customers. Our over 80% driver retention rate combined with our long-term dedicated customers, validates the success of our culture. We hold our drivers in high esteem and view them as valued business partners. Come join the family at Driver Driven Transportation!

Compensation

• Annual gross pay range: $182,000 - $244,000
  • Base $1.17 per mile + fuel surcharge
  • Northeast pay: $1.43 per mile + fuel surcharge
  • Paid practical miles using PC Miler, all miles paid
  • Average weekly miles: 2,500
• Additional pay: $100 for each additional drop & pickup
• Bonuses: 
  • Safety & mileage bonus: 5 CPM in bonuses that pay quarterly and annually
  • $5,000 Referral bonus: paid in monthly increments over 1 year
• Same day settlements paid electronically after each round is completed

Payments & Fixed Costs

• Truck payment: dependent on truck, minimum of $560 per week
• Maintenance payment: dependent on truck, calculated CPM fee
• Insurance payment: group policy for physical damage and bobtail insurance
• Money down: $2,500 (payment options available)
• Tolls: Drivers are responsible for paying all tolls

Highlights

• Company paid base plates, road & fuel tax
• Company paid liability, cargo, and trailer insurance
• No trailer fees!
• No forced dispatch 
• Discounted fuel programs
• Company paid basic term life insurance
• Access to a variety of medical, vision, and dental insurance group programs
• Access to a 401(K) retirement plan
• Rider policy: $14 a month, must be at least 10 years old
• Pet policy: $300 pet deposit
• Will operate under Driver Driven Transportation’s authority

Home Time, Route, & Schedule

• Home Time: Choose your home time, most drivers are home every 2 weeks
• Route: OTR 48 states, primarily east of the Mississippi
  • Out & back from MN
• Level of Touch: Mixture of loading & unloading using ramp & lift gate, load securement, and no touch freight

Equipment

• 2022 & Newer Peterbilt, Freightliner, & Volvo trucks available
• Automatic transmission
• Discounted parts and service partnerships
• Maintenance management support
• Governed speed: 72
• ELD equipped using Motive system - no fee!
• Outward facing cameras

Qualifications

• Must be at least 23 years of age  
• Must have CDL A license 
• Must have a minimum of 2 years verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience 
• No more than 4 moving violations in the past 3 years
• Must meet Department of Transportation (DOT) testing and physical requirements and be knowledgeable of DOT regulations
• Must be able to pass a required pre-employment drug screen
• Drivers preferred in Southeast Minnesota, along I-90 & I94 in Wisconsin, Northeastern Iowa, Northern Illinois, and Northern Indiana