Class A CDL Driver OTR
Job Description
ISP Logistics is seeking a 1099 Contractor Class A CDL Over-The-Road (OTR) driver transports freight across long distances—often nationwide—living and working out of a semi-truck for weeks at a time. Responsibilities include operating heavy combination vehicles safely, managing electronic logbooks, conducting inspections, and meeting strict delivery schedules.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive Long Distances: Haul 53-foot dry van, refrigerated (reefer), flatbed, and step deck trailers across state lines.
- Perform Inspections: Complete thorough pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip equipment checks.
- Manage Compliance: Follow federal Hours-of-Service (HOS) rules and maintain electronic logging devices (ELD).
- Handle Cargo: Secure freight using straps, bars, or chains; perform no-touch freight unload.
- Communicate: Report delays, route changes, and maintenance issues to dispatch.
Qualifications & Requirements
- License: Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Endorsements and T.W.I.C. are a plus
- Age: Minimum 21 years old for interstate commerce.
- Experience: Typically 2 years of verifiable OTR experience.
- Medical: Pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam and drug screening.
- Record: Clean driving record with limited moving violations and no major preventable accidents.
- Endorsements: Hazmat, tanker, or doubles/triples preferred for specialized freight.
Working Conditions & Compensation
- Schedule: Out 2 to 4 weeks at a time, flexible willing to accommodate. (if out for 2 consecutive weeks you get 3 consecutive days off, if out 3 weeks or more, you get 4 consecutive days off)
- Pay Structure: Typically paid by the mile (CPM) 90 day evaluation period pay structure is $1 per mile. After 90 day evaluation period pay bumps to $1.15 per mile. Bonuses for safety and fuel efficiency.
- Environment: Long hours sitting, driving in all weather conditions, and staying in sleeper berths.
ISP Logistics LLC:
"To deliver exceptional, reliable freight solutions with the dedication of driver-owners, while fostering a family-oriented culture that prioritizes safety, support, and long-term partnership on every mile of the road."
Core Values:
Driver-First Dedication: We believe that success starts with the people behind the wheel. We treat every driver and owner-operator like family, ensuring mutual respect, transparency, and top-tier support.
Uncompromising Reliability:
From specialized freight to standard loads, we handle every shipment with precision, safety, and accountability.
Family Values, Professional Integrity: Operating with honesty and a tight-knit community feel, we treat our clients, partners, and team members like our own.
