Class A CDL OTR Dry Van Lease Driver - No Fixed Expenses First 2 Weeks

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Detroit, MI

Run OTR dry van lease freight from the Detroit, MI hiring area with OTR home time based on area and weeks out and estimated weekly take-home after expenses of $1,600–$2,500. Compensation Details • 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 • 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 Time Out and Reset • 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 Additional 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 Route and Freight • 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 Equipment Details • 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 What the Work Involves • 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 What You Need to Qualify • 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 • Experienced drivers only; no students or recent graduates • Must meet the current hiring-area map for this route Orientation • 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 • Transportation is arranged by rental car or flight • Three meals per day are provided until certified 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