Class A OTR Truck Driver
Beast Mode Truckin
Bakersfield, CA
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$1,400–$1,500 Per Week
LOCATION
Bakersfield, CA
POSTED
1 day ago
Beast Mode Truckin seeks experienced Class A OTR drivers and recent CDL graduates for over‑the‑road runs excluding the Northeast regional. Drivers will operate predominantly refrigerated (reefer) equipment with occasional dry‑van freight. The company offers competitive pay, a full benefits package, paid orientation, modern equipment, and a predictable home time schedule.
- Key responsibilities
- Operate Class A commercial vehicles safely and in compliance with federal, state, and company regulations.
- Transport refrigerated and dry freight on long‑haul routes (OTR, excluding the Northeast regional).
- Perform pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections and basic vehicle care; promptly report maintenance needs.
- Maintain accurate logs and paperwork consistent with Hours of Service (HOS) and company policy.
- Protect cargo integrity and follow securement and temperature‑control procedures for sensitive loads.
- Provide professional customer service at delivery and pickup locations and communicate effectively with dispatch.
- Compensation & benefits
- Weekly Pay $1,400–$1,500 (varies by experience and miles).
- Base pay per mile: $0.45–$0.55, depending on verified experience; paid weekly.
- Full benefits package including medical, HSA, dental, life insurance, AD&D, paid time off, and 401(k).
- Paid orientation: 3 days at the nearest terminal.
- Modern equipment: primarily refrigerated trailers and contemporary automatic tractors.
- Schedule & equipment
- OTR schedules with home approximately every 2–3 weeks, typically allowing 2–3 full days at home per cycle.
- Day or night driving as required by route schedules.
- Minimum qualifications
- Age 21 or older with a valid Class A CDL.
- At least 3 months of OTR, regional, or local driving experience in the last 12 months, or completion of a recognized CDL training program and acceptance into the company’s mentor program.
- Hazmat endorsement required; must be obtained within 90 days of hire if not already held.
- No more than two moving violations in the last three years.
- No DOT recordable preventable accidents in the last five years.
- No major moving violations (e.g., excessive speeding, reckless driving, following too closely) in the last 12 months.
- Must not have failed or refused a DOT drug or alcohol test; drivers requiring SAP certification are not eligible.
- Valid DOT medical card with at least 75 days remaining at the time of orientation.
- Applicants terminated from their most recent two driving positions (Class A or B) for safety‑related reasons will not qualify.
- Candidate profile
- Safety‑focused, professional, and punctual with strong time management and communication skills.
- Comfortable with long‑haul schedules and overnight travel; reliable for on‑time delivery commitments.
- Recent CDL graduates seeking structured mentorship and experienced drivers seeking consistent OTR work are welcome.
- Additional information
- Background checks and pre‑employment drug screening (urine and/or hair) will be conducted in accordance with company policy.
- Emphasis on safety, professionalism, and reliable on‑time delivery.
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