Job Title:
OTR Truck Drivers $3,000 Sign-on Bonus for experienced drivers
Company: Classic Carriers
Location: Lawrenceville, GA
Created: 2026-05-06
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Small Town Pride, American Drive, Fueled by Family Legacy! Choose Your Pay Package.Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.The end of one-size-fits-all driver pay is here.Our frills and no-frills pay packages give you choices to fit your lifestyle.Classic Carriers, a family owned and centered company based in Versailles, OH in business for over 40 years needs safe and dependable drivers! Our lanes focus on lanes from OH & IN to the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Upper Midwest.Both Plans Pay Base Rate Using dispatched PRACTICAL MILES (see schedule below) PLUS... Additional stops/pickups pay $25 each Detention pay is $20 per hour and starts one hour after appointment time Layover pay is $150 per night Holiday Pay is $150 per holiday (Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day) Weekend deliveries are a $100 bonus NYC trips (rarely and not forced) are a $150 bonus, if you choose to go Per diem ($80 per night on the road) Available bonuses include... Longevity bonus is paid quarterly at $0.02 CPM per dispatched PRACTICAL mile Safety bonus is paid quarterly at $0.03 CPM per dispatched PRACTICAL mile (if qualify) Pay Schedule for Frills Package (includes insurance plus paid vacation and 401k - see below) Starting pay - $0.56 CPM 6 months - $0.58 CPM 12 months - $0.60 CPM 24 months - $0.62 CPM Additional OTR Driver Benefits Health insurance after 30 days Company-paid dental insurance after 30 days Company-paid life insurance $20,000 after 30 days STD (Short-Term Disability) insurance after 30 days 401(k) w/ company match Pay Plan Option 2 No Frills- Pay Schedule for No-Frills Package (No Benefits) Starting pay - $0.66 CPM 6 months - $0.68 CPM 12 months - $0.70 CPM 24 months - $0.72 CPM Trucking Perks with Classic Carriers: 2021 or newer Freightliner Cascadias with automatic trans, fridge, 1500w inverter, optimized idle system Family rider policy after 90 days (immediate family only and must be age 14) Dogs and cats allowed in trucks under 40 lbs with deposit Optional streaming TV service in truck ($15.63 deducted weekly but reimbursed at the end of quarter if you qualify for the safety bonus) Access driver lounge with shower, free laundry facilities, kitchen, cable TV and recliners OTR Driver Job Qualifications Must possess a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) or enter our driver training program Must possess two years of recent verifiable experience, which can include military experience If have less than two years verifiable experience, can enter our driver training program to get certified Must be at least 21 years old Must possess acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) based on hiring xijylhu standards No 15 MPH over speeding citations in past 3 years No DOT preventable, recordable accidents in last 5 years No felonies Must meet all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulatory requirements under section 391 of the Federal Motor Carriers (FMC) regulations Job Duties: Operate tractor-trailer combination with reefer unit Perform daily pre-trip and safety inspections on equipment Hook/unhook trailers Verify and complete required documentation and reports Maintain accurate daily logs Communicate with dispatch as required Demonstrate excellent customer service Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures Perform other duties as required Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of duties required of employees assigned to the job.