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CDL A Local Container Driver

American DriverHarrisburg, Pennsylvania

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Overview

Schedule
Alternate-schedule
Full-time
Career level
Entry-level
Remote
On-site
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Job Description

Sleep in, take the kids to school, handle your errands, and then go to work. On this local intermodal job out of Harrisburg, PA, your shift starts between 4 PM and 11 PM, you are home every night, drivers average $1,712 a week, and new hires get a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Why It Fits Your Life

  • $10,000 Sign-On Bonus: first payment after your first dispatch (eligibility terms apply)
  • Mornings Free: start times between 4 PM and 11 PM
  • Home Daily: every run stays within 250 miles of Harrisburg
  • Two Schedules: Tuesday to Saturday or Wednesday to Sunday
  • Newer Trucks: day cabs averaging 2 years old, maintained on site
  • Less Waiting: priority loading and unloading at the rail yards
  • Hazmat Covered: we reimburse the $60 threat assessment and fingerprinting cost

How the Pay Adds Up

  • Weekly Average: $1,712, about $89,000 a year over the last 6 to 12 months
  • Live Stops: $88 each
  • Drop and Hook: $57 each
  • Mileage: $0.52 to $0.57 per mile
  • Detention: $23 to $33 per hour after the first hour
  • Extra Work: $45 driver load or unload, $25 driver assist, $40 hazmat or reefer load, $25 crosstown or empty move
  • Hourly Items: $23 per hour for rail delays, breakdowns, yard checks and safety meetings
  • Holidays: $210 per day
  • Training: $200 per day as a new hire

A Typical Shift

  • Pull containers in and out of the 2 Harrisburg rail yards
  • 2 to 5 loads per shift
  • No New York City
  • Automatic and manual day cabs, shared between shifts and parked at the Harrisburg terminal

Good to Know Up Front

  • Your start time is set with your manager on the welcome call, and you must be open to any time between 4 PM and 11 PM
  • Better shifts are offered by seniority as they open
  • Christmas is off, while Thanksgiving and New Year's may be worked

Benefits

  • PTO from your first day
  • Medical, dental and vision after 30 days
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Parental leave, adoption assistance and family planning benefits
  • Life, disability and mental health coverage
  • 6 paid holidays

Requirements

  • Non-smoker position
  • 21 or older with a valid Class A CDL
  • Verifiable tractor-trailer experience: 3 months in the last 6 with one carrier, 6 months in the last 12, or 12 months in the last 5 years
  • Comfortable in manual and automatic trucks (unless you have an automatic restriction)
  • Hazmat endorsement within 60 days of hire
  • No careless or reckless driving, no more than 2 moving violations and no major preventable accidents in 3 years
  • No DUI/DWI in 5 years, plus hair and urine drug testing

If you are at your best in the afternoon and want to be home every night, this is worth a call. Apply today and our recruiting team will tell you which start times are open.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

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FAQs About CDL A Local Container Driver Jobs at American Driver

What is the work location for this position at American Driver?
This job at American Driver is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at American Driver?
Employer has not shared pay details for this role.
What employment applies to this position at American Driver?
American Driver lists this position under the following employment categories:
  • Alternate-schedule
  • Full-time
What experience level is required for this role at American Driver?
American Driver is looking for a candidate with "Entry-level" experience level.
What benefits are offered by American Driver for this role?
American Driver offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Family/Dependent Health, Paid Holidays, Parental and Family Leave, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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