CDL-A OTR Truck Driver – State College, PA
Job Type: Full-Time, Over-the-Road (OTR)
Home Time: Consistent weekly home time options available
Equipment: Late-model fleet, average age under 18 months
Your Roadmap to a $1,750 Weekly Ceiling
We are seeking experienced CDL-A drivers who value safety, reliability, and a clear path to top earnings. Based out of the State College, PA corridor, you will run dedicated OTR lanes with a strong focus on the Northeast and Midwest regions, including key routes along I-80, I-99, I-76, and I-81. This is an opportunity to join a carrier that treats drivers as professionals, not numbers.
What We Require – Safety Gate Standards
- Minimum 3 months of verifiable Class A CDL tractor-trailer experience within the last 3 years.
- No more than 1 preventable accident in the last 2 years.
- No more than 2 moving violations in the last 2 years.
- Zero DUIs or alcohol-related convictions in the last 5 years.
- Valid Class A CDL and current DOT medical card.
- Clean background and stable work history preferred.
Why Drivers Choose Us
- Late-Model Fleet: All tractors are under 18 months old, equipped with automatic transmissions, APUs, and advanced safety systems.
- Health Blueprint: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans starting day one. Access to telemedicine and wellness coaching.
- Pet and Rider Policy: Bring your furry co-pilot or a passenger on select routes. We offer a straightforward approval process for both.
- Earning Power: Average weekly pay scales between $1,400 and $1,750, with top performers hitting the ceiling through mileage plus stop pay and safety bonuses.
- Predictable Miles: Dedicated lanes mean less downtime and more predictable schedules. Average 2,500 to 3,000 miles per week.
- Support That Sticks: 24/7 dispatch and maintenance support, with a driver advisory board that actually listens.
Localized Corridors You Will Run
While this is OTR, your home terminal is in State College, PA. Typical routes include:
- I-80 East/West from Pennsylvania through Ohio and into Indiana
- I-99 and I-76 connecting to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast markets
- I-81 North into New York and South into Virginia/Tennessee
- Occasional runs to the Midwest via I-70 and I-90
Your Success Metrics
- On-time pickup and delivery performance above 98%.
- Fuel efficiency within company benchmark standards.
- Zero DOT-reportable incidents per quarter.
- Proactive communication with dispatch and customers.
Compensation and Benefits Breakdown
- Base pay: $0.58 to $0.65 per mile based on experience.
- Stop pay: $25 per stop after the second stop.
- Safety bonus: up to $0.02 per mile for clean quarterly inspections.
- Paid orientation and weekly direct deposit.
- 401(k) with company match after 90 days.
- Paid time off accrual from day one.
How to Apply – Immediate Placement Track
We are currently filling positions for drivers out of the State College area. Our onboarding process is streamlined and can be completed in under 72 hours for qualified candidates. Do not wait for the perfect job to come to you – take control