Class A OTR Drivers - High Miles,Top Pay

Class A OTR Drivers - High Miles,Top Pay

Houston, United States

Company
Climate Express Inc.
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
5 days ago
Via
via Indeed

Job Description
Job Description:

Team-Driven Culture

We treat drivers like family. Low driver-to-supervisor ratios, open communication, and one facility for everything—yard, payroll, shop, dispatch, recruiting, and safety—so the help you need is in one place.
• One Facility: Yard, payroll, shop, dispatch, recruiting, & safety under one roof.
• Respect & Communication: Weekly/bi-weekly feedback channels—your voice matters.

Growing & Hiring

We’re expanding and looking for safe, loyal, hard-working drivers who want to grow with us and make great money.
• Large percentage of customer based freight
• Consistent miles year-round
• Safety-first operations

Freight & Loads

Refrigerated & Dry Van, Strong central shipping lanes
• Drop-and hook or 1 pick /1 drop
• No Touch Freight

Home every other weekend for 2 days off in most hiring areas.

Job Requirements:

Valid Class A CDL

Clean Driving Record

1-year OTR tractor-Trailer experience or 2 + years local experience considered.

Wage Range: 0.55 - 0.60 per mile

General Description of Benefits: Drivers are Paid Premier Practical Route Miles, while under dispatch, loaded & empty.

Annual raises, Safety & Performance bonuses.

Detention & layover

Medical, Dental, Life, Vision, Short term disability, Paid vacations, 401k w/employer match

Pay

Pay per mile (PC miler practical miles, loaded or empty the same)

Start pay based on experience and work record

Raises for committed runners

Weekly direct deposit

Coaching & communication
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