CDL-A OTR Dry Van Lease Driver - Flexible Home Time
Go Career Choice
Louisville, KY
This route is built for drivers who want OTR dry van lease freight, OTR home time based on area and weeks out, and a clean weekly pay picture.
Pay, Bonus, and Expenses
• No fixed expenses for the first two weeks on lease-operator programs
• Estimated weekly take-home after expenses: $1,600–$2,500
• Limited-time $3,000 sign-on bonus for dry van and flatbed lease drivers
• Bonus payout: $1,000 at first dispatch, $1,000 at 15 days, $500 at 30 days, and $500 at 45 days
• Percentage-based lease pay tied to linehaul and accessorials
Home-Time Expectations
• Drivers should plan home time with the driver leader based on freight and location
• OTR van home time varies by hiring area
• Some areas can support every-other-weekend home time for 48 hours
• Other lanes use one day off for each week out
Operating Area
• Freight is built around steady van lanes and available customer loads
• Dry van freight
• Midwest regional freight may include occasional NJ or SC runs
• Average drop-and-hook mix is around 50%, but it can vary
Fit Requirements
• Must be comfortable with a lease/contractor pay structure
• Experienced drivers only; no students or recent graduates
• Must meet the current hiring-area map for this route
• CDL address requirements may need to be corrected before or shortly after orientation
• SAP drivers are not accepted
Route Responsibilities
• Handle dry van drop-and-hook or live-load freight as assigned
• Run assigned freight safely and on schedule
• Keep logs, trip updates, and paperwork current
• Communicate with dispatch on pickup, delivery, and home-time needs
Equipment and Orientation
• Camera system is outward-facing
• 2022 to current Freightliner, Peterbilt, Kenworth, and occasional Volvo lease equipment
• Van lease term is generally two years
• Drivers choose from available equipment at orientation
Orientation
• Transportation is arranged by rental car or flight
• Three meals per day are provided until certified
• Drug test is urine only
• Orientation normally starts Monday and runs about 2.5–3 days
• Orientation location: St. Cloud, MN
• Single-room hotel lodging begins Sunday evening
Program Benefits
• Weekly settlements and app-based document submission
• $3,000 lease sign-on bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision options
• 401(k) / profit-sharing plan
• Life insurance and disability options
• Employee assistance program
• Paid vacation for eligible company drivers
• Pets and riders allowed under policy
Fast Track Hiring
• Submit your application for this route
• A recruiter reviews your experience, location, schedule needs, and route fit before moving you forward
• You can check application status and next steps from your driver dashboard
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