Class A CDL OTR Dry Van Lease Driver - Weekly Take-Home
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Indianapolis, IN
The work is clear: OTR dry van lease freight, OTR home time based on area and weeks out, and estimated weekly take-home after expenses of $1,600–$2,500 shown up front.
Earnings Snapshot
• 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
• Bonus payout: $1,000 at first dispatch, $1,000 at 15 days, $500 at 30 days, and $500 at 45 days
Schedule Details
• Other lanes use one day off for each week out
• 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
Truck Setup
• Drivers choose from available equipment at orientation
• Camera system is outward-facing
• 2022 to current Freightliner, Peterbilt, Kenworth, and occasional Volvo lease equipment
• Van lease term is generally two years
Freight Details
• Average drop-and-hook mix is around 50%, but it can vary
• Freight is built around steady van lanes and available customer loads
• Dry van freight
• Midwest regional freight may include occasional NJ or SC runs
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
• 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
Support and Benefits
• Pets and riders allowed under policy
• 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
Minimum Requirements
• 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
• CDL address requirements may need to be corrected before or shortly after orientation
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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