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, IL, NC & SC.
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.
OTR drivers are paid weekly with Direct Deposit available. We pay our drivers based upon "Practical Miles not Short Miles".
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 4yrs verifiable exp. .37 cpm
With 5yrs verifiable exp. .38 cpm
* Verifiable experience within past 5 years must be Regional or OTR to qualify.
* Pay increases annually on service date of .01 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 engine idle time.
*Drivers will average 1st year gross earnings of $52,000.00 *Drivers are "Home Every Weekend" - for normally 48 hours Load / Unload with pallet jack $15.00
Hand load / Unload $10.00
Block / Unblock $8.00
Load / Unload second trailer $25.00 (plus mileage pay)
Extra Stop-offs $20.00
Extra Drop & Hook $6.00
Shorthaul pay (0 to 150 loaded miles) 25% of revenue + empty miles
Shorthaul pay (151 to 300 loaded miles) add'l $ .05 / loaded mile (Shipper to receiver)
Layover to next day when empty in AM $75.00
Layover to next day when empty in PM $50.00
Breakdown pay after two hours $8.00 / hour (not to exceed layover pay)
Detention Pay after two hours $10.00 / hour (not to exceed layover pay)
Deliveries to Long Island points $65.00
The following benefits are available to full-time drivers after completion of 90-day introductory period: Group medical Insurance after 30 days
Benefits available to full-time employees
* Benefits package does not apply to lease operators
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* 7 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 - $66 per week for family coverage - (Can be withheld from paycheck on a pre-tax basis)
* Health American Program
* In-network, PCP coordinated care - No deductibles
* $15 co-pay for office visits
* Most services covered at either 80%
* Maximum annual out-of-pocket limits
* Rx drug card - $20/$40 generic/brand formulary
* Mail-order program-maintenance Rx drugs
* 90-day supply
* 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
* $20.00 /$40.00, generic/brand formulary/brand non-formulary
Dental Plan - Voluntary - 2 options available
* ConcordiaCHOICE - $73.98 per month for family coverage - (Can be withheld from paycheck on a pre-tax basis)
* Dental HMO
* Ability to go to any licensed dentist
* Maximum savings achieved by using United Concordia participating dentists
Vision Plan - Company pays for employee coverage - $11.44 per month for family coverage - (Can be withheld from paycheck on a pre-tax basis)
* Davis Vision Care 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
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 Principal Group - offers 12 well-known, established Fidelity funds
* 24-hour toll-free account access
* Loan option
* Quarterly statements mailed to homes
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