The ideal Class A CDL driver has excellent driving and communication skills and is company-oriented yet customer-focused. This person must have a Class A CDL, have OTR experience, be honest, trustworthy, and a team player.
Previous Thoroughbred handling experience is required.Drive Regionally and OTR predominantly East of the Mississippi and be willing to team drive OTR during peak seasons.
Compensation :
- Average annual gross pay : $80,000 - $100,000 per driver
- Average weekly gross pay : $950- $2,000 per driver
Pay Per Load (% based on number of horses and milage)
Minimum Weekly Guaranteed Pay : $950per week per driver during off seasonTo qualify, you must be available to work,call in twice per day, not decline a trip.
Sign-on Bonus : $7,000per driver. Paid over the course of your first year every 90 days pending a clean inspection / no preventable accidents or injuriesDriver Referral Bonus : $7,000 per driver. Paid over the course of your first year every 90 daysPerformance and Safety Bonus : paid twice per yearClean DOT inspection : $50 gift cardLayover pay and company paid hotel stay if requiredCompany provided vehicle for layovers for personal use60 Per diem per dayPaid via direct deposit weeklyBenefits & Perks :
Great company benefits with health insurance starting the 1st day of the month after completing 60 continuous days offull-time employment :
Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & VisionLife InsuranceSupplemental Insurance available (AFLAC)Short-Term Disability,Long-Term Disability, and Critical IllnessInsurance401K fully vested after 1 year of employment. Will match first 3% and 50% for the next 2%Company Closed for Christmas as a paid company holidayPaid Vacation Time : One week after one year.Perks : PrePass, Fuel cards, Ez Pass, GPS, Roadside Assistance, Terminal Services, Drivers lounge with showerHome Time, Route, & Schedule
Home time : Varies with industry calendar. Drivers can expect to be out 7 28 days. You can stay out longer if you want. Weekend home time is not guaranteed.January - March drivers may only be out on 1- 2 round triprunsper week and be home often, however during peak season they maybe out 3-4 weeks on 12-14 runs per month. Dispatch will work to accommodate home time requests if possible.
Schedule : Drivers must be available for work at all times in order to meet customer pickup and delivery scheduled. Weekend work required.Route : Eastern half of the Mississippi; most often NY, NJ, MD, Toronto, KY, FL.Level of Touch : Drivers set up stalls, load and unload cargo while operating cargo handling equipment. While the location staff tends to do live loading and unloading, some loading and unloading may be requiredEquipment :
Late model Freightliner Cascadia with fleet upgrades every 4-5 yearsAutomatic TransmissionNewest tractors are fully equipped with : Refrigerators, extended cab, inverters, XM radioCustom built Sallee 53 trailersGovern speed : 74MPHEvent triggered inward and outward facing camerasNo Slip seatingQualifications :
High School Diploma or GED requiredMust be at least 23years of ageMust have a valid Class A driver'slicensewithout any of the following restrictions : (E) Manual, (L,Z) Air Brakes, (G) Night Driving, (O) No Semi Trailer, (K) Intrastate Only, or (M) Medical VarianceMinimum of 1 year Regional / OTRdriving experience required within the last 3 yearsMust meet Sallee Horse Vans MVR and Risk Rating qualificationsMust meet DOT physical and medical requirementsMust be able to pass a pre-employmentdrug testand background checkAble to left a minimum of 50 lbsRequires high degree of attention, skill, and dexterity in the control of tractor-trailer and in preventing injuries, damage to property & trailer equipmentExcellent customer service and communication skillsMust be customer-focused, honest, trustworthy, and a team player who cares about their co-workers.Having a passport to driver into Canada is a plusHiring Radius : Drivers must live within 15 miles ofElmont NY orbe willing to relocate for this position.Sallee Horse Vansis an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, protected veteran status, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Family owned and operated by a 3rd generation female CEO, Sallee Horse Vans has been the industry leaderin horse transportation for more than 50 years! Salle Horse Vans transports the nations most famous race horses,show horses and treasured family pets from equestrian centers to well-known racetracks and show arenas.We know that the precious cargo we carry represents hopes, dreams, friendships and fortunes and we pride ourselves in the blue ribbon customer service our customers trust.Having the newest equipment and top-quality maintenance ensures safety, comfort and on-time deliveries. Drivers choose to stay with us because of our strong reputation, caring leadership team, great people, family-oriented culture and strong core values. If you love horses, enjoy the lifestyle andwant to part of each and every winner's story, join our team today!
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Job Industries
Transportation
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000
