Ward Truckload Express Over the Road (OTR) drivers pick up and deliver truckloads using new 48' and 53' vans. The length of haul for an OTR driver can range from 50 - 1,000 miles per load, with the average being about 410 miles per load. Drivers will service customers in the states of PA, NJ, NY, DE, MD, ME, CT, MA, RI, VA, KY, OH, IN, MI, and IL.
At times, OTR drivers will also switch loads with other drivers, spot trailers, stop-off en route, and unload with pallet jack or by hand. OTR drivers can expect to be home on weekends for an average of 48 hours and possibly have home time during the week, depending on freight movement.
OTR drivers are paid weekly with Direct Deposit available. The Wage Scale for an OTR driver is as follows:
Starting Rate (Loaded & Empty) Base Pay
With 2yrs verifiable exp. .35 cpm
With 3yrs verifiable exp. .36 cpm
With 5yrs verifiable exp. .37 cpm
* Verifiable experience within past 5 years must be Regional or OTR to qualify.
* Pay increases annually on service date of 1¢ per mile for the first six years.
* Pay currently tops out at 44¢ per mile.
* Quarterly bonus of up to an additional 2 cpm based upon fuel, safety &, attendance.
*Drivers will average 1st year gross earnings of $50,000.00
The following benefits are available to full-time drivers after completion of 90-day introductory period: Group medical Insurance after 30 days
Direct Deposit• Up to 2 accounts, funds available Friday at 8:00 a.m.
Paid Vacation
• 1 week after 1 year of continuous service
• 2 weeks after 2 years of continuous service
• 3 weeks after 5 years of continuous service
• 4 weeks after 15 years of continuous service
• 5 weeks after 20 years of continuous service
Paid Holidays• 10 paid holidays annually @ $120.00 a day
Group-Term Life Insurance and A. D. & D. Insurance• $15,000 - Life
• $17,000 - Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Group Medical Insurance - $25.16 per week for family coverage - (Can be withheld from paycheck on a pre-tax basis)
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield "Highmark" Program
• In-network, PCP coordinated care - No deductibles
• $20 co-pay for office visits
• Most services covered at either 80% or 100%
• Maximum annual out-of-pocket - $1500 employee, $3000 family
• Rx drug card - 30% co-payment at time of purchase at participating pharmacies
• Out-of-network, self-referred care - $250 individual deductible, $500 family deductible
• Most services covered at 60%
• Maximum annual out-of-pocket - $3000 employee, $6000 family
• Rx drug card - 30% co-pay at time of purchase at participating pharmacies
• Mail-order program-maintenance Rx drugs
• 60-day supply
• $10.00 /$20.00, generic/brand formulary/brand non-formulary
Dental Plan - Voluntary - 2 options available
• ConcordiaPLUS - $10.86 per week for family coverage - (Can be withheld from paycheck on a pre-tax basis)
• Dental HMO
• Most preventive services provided with no co-pay
• ConcordiaSELECT - $13.96 per week for family coverage - (Can be withheld from paycheck on a pre-tax basis)
• Traditional dental plan with annual deductibles and co-payments
• Ability to go to any licensed dentist
• Maximum savings achieved by using United Concordia participating dentists
Vision Plan - Company pays for employee coverage - $1.93 per week for family coverage - (Can be withheld from paycheck on a pre-tax basis)
• Clarity Vision's OptiChoice Plan (Preferred Provider Program)
• Many paid-in-full benefits
• No claim filing
Employee Assistance Program
• Confidential assessment and referral program for personal problems
• Covers employee and family
• 24-hour toll-free number
The following benefits are available to all full-time employees after 6 months service:
Voluntary Profit Sharing/401(k) Plan• Employee rollovers accepted from first day of employment
• Employee salary deferrals up to 60%
• Employee after-tax contributions up to 10%
• Discretionary employer profit sharing contribution - 5 year cliff vesting
• Managed by Fidelity - offers 12 well-known, established Fidelity funds
• 24-hour toll-free account access
• Loan option
• Quarterly statements mailed to homes
Ward Pension Plan• $1,000 annually
• 1% of annual salary
• Investment return guaranteed - annual interest rate for 30-year treasury securities
• 5-year cliff vesting
Teamwork makes all the difference between a tolerable trucking job and a long-term career. You'll finally be able to get the best of both worlds - longer home time with excellent pay and benefits.Apply Today!
