CDL A Truck Driver
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
- Lease purchase program
- Pet rider program
- Paid toll fees
- Fuel card
- Referral program
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
Full job description
Here at Vela we understand that Truck Drivers are the backbone of our industry. We never forget that our success as an organization depends upon your success, and we work hard to ensure that our Drivers’ needs are met. At Vela Transport you are a person and not just a number. Respect and understanding is key to all our interactions.
This position consists of driving a truck (tractor trailer) over an established route to deliver products and pick-up products from customers’ places of business.
For more information call us at 616-425-5270 during business hours.
Type of Freight:
- 53 foot Dry Vans
- No touch
- No hazmat
- No Canada/Mexico
- No east coast (unless you want it)
- A majority of our freight is between Texas-Midwest
Compensation:
- Negotiable payment methods, choose how you want to be paid.
- Owner Operators
- Keep 88% of what the load pays
- Full access to all your rate confirmations.
- Paid every Friday
- Ability to submit BOL online to get paid sooner
- Company Drivers
- Paid loaded and empty miles
- Paid every Friday
- $0.50-0.70CPM
- $1200-$1500 per week
- cash advance
- Ability to submit BOL online to get paid sooner
Current Expenses for Owner Operators
- Per load 12.00%
- Cargo Insurance $254.00 Weekly
- ELD $150.00 Quarterly
- Trailer $210.00 Weekly
- Occupational $35.00 Weekly
- Escrow $1,500.00 (One Time or $300 Weekly till $1500)
- Bobtail Insurance Driver responsible
- Deductible $2,500.00 per accident & per unit
Time off:
- Owner Operators
- Work on your own schedule!
- Company Drivers
- Negotiable home time.
- 1 week of paid vacation time per year
- Paid major holidays
Other Benefits:
- Fuel cards that work at all major truck stops
- Prepass plus in every unit for scales and tolls
- Lease to own program with no money down after working with us for 1 year
- Get paid every Friday by check or direct deposit
- Free parking in our lots
- Repair and tire shop at our home terminal, no need to worry about invoices or appointments!
- Park your truck at home if needed
Requirements:
- At least 2 years of cdl experience
- No drug and alcohol violations in the last 2 years
This Job Is:
- A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
- Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
- A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)
- A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
- Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $1,300.00 - $6,000.00 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Fuel card
- Fuel discount
- Health insurance
- Lease purchase program
- Paid time off
- Paid toll fees
- Pet rider program
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
- Detention pay
- Extra stop pay
- Layover pay
Trucking Driver Type:
- Company driver
- Owner-operator
- Solo driver
- Team driver
Trucking Route:
- OTR
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person