CDL A Driver - OTR
Job Description
Position Overview
As an Over-the-Road (OTR) CDL Class A Driver, you will transport dry van and refrigerated freight throughout our primary service areas while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
Primary Lanes
- Great Lakes
- Midwest
- Northeast
- Southeast
- East Coast
What We Offer
- Starting pay packages at $0.70 CPM
- Two pay package options to fit your lifestyle
- 100% No-Touch Freight
- Weekly pay
- Family-owned company with over 50 years of stability
- Late-model International and Volvo tractors
- 53' air ride trailers
- Flexible home time:
- Stay out for multiple weeks to maximize earnings
- Home weekly (depending on where you live)
- Dispatch and breakdown support available 7 days a week
Equipment
- Late-model International and Volvo tractors
- Automatic transmissions
- 53' air ride trailers
- Clean, well-maintained equipment
Driver Responsibilities
- Safely and efficiently transport dry and refrigerated freight.
- Maximize available Hours of Service while remaining fully compliant with FMCSA regulations.
- Operate safely and professionally in all weather and traffic conditions.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
- Maintain accurate logs and required paperwork.
- Communicate with dispatch regarding load status and any issues.
- Represent JAT of Fort Wayne professionally with customers and the public.
Qualifications
- Valid Class A CDL
- Minimum 18 months of verifiable CDL driving experience
- Safe driving record
- Ability to pass DOT drug screening and physical
- Strong work ethic and dependable attendance
- Commitment to operating safely and protecting our CSA Safety Score
- Sorry, no SAP, DUI, or Non-Domiciled CDL applicants
Why Drive for JAT?
At JAT of Fort Wayne, safety comes first. We expect our drivers to make the most of their available driving hours while never compromising safe operation or regulatory compliance. Our outstanding CSA Safety Score reflects the professionalism of our drivers, and we work hard to provide the equipment, support, and freight needed to help you succeed. When you join JAT, you're joining a family-owned company that has built its reputation over five decades by taking care of both its customers and its drivers.
Over 50 years ago, the family-owned trucking company, JAT of Fort Wayne, started with one truck. Since then, the company has grown into a successful, dependable business it is today. The fleet now includes over 140 semi-tractors and a collection of over 450 dry vans, refrigerated.
JAT of Fort Wayne has evolved into a multi-faceted company with multiple divisions. We work as a cohesive unit to better serve our customers. JAT is a dependable company; we pride ourselves on the quality service we provide our customers. Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, JAT has easy access to major Midwestern roadways and is within a day’s drive of two-thirds of the US and Canada Population base. In the last years, we have grown into the Brokerage Logistic business here in Fort Wayne and Indianapolis area.
