Class A CDL Heavy Haul Lease Driver - Lease Driver

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Baton Rouge, LA

This route is built for drivers who want heavy-haul lease freight, 4–6 weeks out with home time earned by weeks out, and a clean weekly pay picture. Earnings Snapshot • Contractor expenses and equipment requirements apply • This is a specialized freight program, not a standard dry van lease • Estimated weekly take-home after expenses: $1,800–$2,400 • Heavy-haul lease pay is tied to percentage-based linehaul and accessorials Schedule Details • The schedule is built around specialized freight availability • Drivers must be comfortable staying out longer than standard OTR • Heavy-haul drivers should plan on 4–6 weeks out • Home time is generally earned at one day off for each week out Truck Setup • Company trucks are generally within the last three years • Camera system is outward-facing • Late-model Freightliner, Peterbilt, and occasional Volvo equipment • Flatbed or heavy-haul work may require chains, binders, straps, tarps, flags, banners, and securement gear Freight Details • Load planning and securement requirements are heavier than standard flatbed • This is not a basic dry van or simple drop-and-hook role • Heavy-haul and specialized freight • Freight may include oversized, overweight, multi-axle, military, wind-energy, or industrial components Orientation • Single-room hotel lodging begins Sunday evening • 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 Day-to-Day Work • Communicate with dispatch on pickup, delivery, and home-time needs • Follow specialized load, routing, and securement requirements • Run assigned freight safely and on schedule • Keep logs, trip updates, and paperwork current Support and Benefits • Paid vacation for eligible company drivers • Pets and riders allowed under policy • Weekly settlements and app-based document submission • Medical, dental, and vision options • 401(k) / profit-sharing plan • Life insurance and disability options • Employee assistance program Minimum Requirements • CDL address requirements may need to be corrected before or shortly after orientation • SAP drivers are not accepted • Must be comfortable with a lease/contractor pay structure • Heavy-haul or specialized freight experience may be required based on assignment • Experienced drivers only; no students or recent graduates • Must meet the current hiring-area map for this route 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