CDL-A Seasonal Night Driver – Eliot, ME | $40/Hour | $2,200–$2,400 Weekly | Lodging Provided
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Job Description
CDL-A SEASONAL NIGHT DRIVER – ELIOT, MAINE
$40/HOUR | $2,200–$2,400 ESTIMATED WEEKLY GROSS | 6-MONTH ASSIGNMENT | FURNISHED LODGING
Cornerstone Driver Solutions is recruiting experienced CDL-A drivers for a high-paying seasonal night-driving assignment in Eliot, Maine.
This is a defined-term opportunity for qualified professional drivers who are prepared to temporarily relocate to Maine, work a night schedule, operate manual-transmission equipment, and commit to approximately six months on assignment.
Furnished lodging is provided. Eligible assignment travel in your personal vehicle is reimbursed at $0.70 per mile in accordance with the carrier's mileage policy.
IMPORTANT — THIS IS A TEMPORARY RELOCATION ASSIGNMENT
This is not a local position based from your current home.
Selected drivers must be willing to temporarily relocate to the Eliot, Maine area for approximately six months.
Furnished lodging is provided during the assignment, and shared apartment accommodations are required. Drivers must have a reliable personal vehicle for transportation while on assignment.
If you are not prepared to temporarily relocate to Maine for the duration of the assignment, please do not apply.
WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT
- $40.00 per hour
- $2,200–$2,400 estimated weekly gross
- Approximately 55–60 hours per week
- Night shift
- 4 days on / 2 days off
- Approximately 6-month seasonal assignment
- Furnished lodging provided
- Shared apartment accommodations provided/required
- $0.70 per mile eligible assignment travel reimbursement
- Company driver position
- Manual-transmission equipment
- 100% drop-and-hook
- No-touch freight
- Experienced CDL-A drivers only
The carrier's current seasonal posting confirms the $40/hour flat rate, night shift, up-to-six-month assignment, furnished lodging, personal-vehicle requirement, and manual-transmission requirement.
COMPENSATION
$40.00 PER HOUR
You will be paid:
$40.00 for every hour worked
Typical schedule:
Approximately 55–60 hours per week
Estimated weekly gross:
$2,200–$2,400
Additional travel reimbursement:
$0.70 PER MILE
Eligible assignment-related travel in your personal vehicle is reimbursed according to the carrier's mileage policy.
Travel reimbursement is separate from your $40/hour wage.
The current carrier posting states that mileage is reimbursed for travel from the driver's home to the terminal, with reimbursement paid upon arrival and again upon departure when the assignment is completed.
Important: This is a seasonal assignment. Weekly earnings depend on actual hours worked and the assignment schedule.
SCHEDULE & HOME TIME
4 DAYS ON / 2 DAYS OFF
- Night shift
- Approximately 55–60 hours per week
- Four consecutive workdays
- Two consecutive days off
- Approximately six-month assignment
- Return to provided lodging after each shift
This schedule is designed for drivers who are comfortable working nights and remaining in the assignment area rather than commuting home between work rotations.
FURNISHED LODGING PROVIDED
One of the major advantages of this assignment is that temporary furnished lodging is provided.
Housing includes:
- Furnished temporary accommodations
- Shared apartment accommodations
- Lodging for the duration of the assignment
You must provide:
- Reliable personal transportation
- Willingness to live in shared accommodations
- Commitment to remain in the Eliot, Maine area during the assignment
The current carrier posting specifically states that furnished lodging is provided and that shared apartment accommodations are required.
FREIGHT & EQUIPMENT
100% DROP-AND-HOOK | NO-TOUCH FREIGHT
This is a straightforward operation for an experienced driver who is comfortable handling trailers and equipment.
- Company day-cab equipment
- Manual transmission
- Dry van / van trailers
- 100% drop-and-hook
- No-touch freight
- Hooking and unhooking trailers
- Trailer connections
- Equipment inspections
- Pre-trip and post-trip inspections
MANUAL TRANSMISSION EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.
The carrier specifically requires drivers to be able to operate a manual transmission and lists hooking/unhooking experience as preferred.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
YOU MUST MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
CDL & EXPERIENCE
- Valid Class A CDL
- Minimum 2 years CDL-A driving experience
- Current HazMat endorsement
- Current Tanker endorsement
- Manual transmission experience
- Must meet applicable FMCSA/DOT requirements
- Reliable personal vehicle
- Able to work nights
- Willing to temporarily relocate to Eliot, Maine
- Able to commit to the approximately six-month assignment
The carrier's current posting confirms the CDL-A, 2-year experience, HazMat, Tanker, manual-transmission and FMCSA/DOT requirements.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
We are looking for experienced professional drivers who:
- Take safety and compliance seriously
- Have strong CDL-A driving experience
- Are comfortable operating manual-transmission equipment
- Hold both HazMat and Tanker endorsements
- Are comfortable working nights
- Can work independently
- Have experience hooking and unhooking trailers
- Have reliable personal transportation
- Are comfortable living away from home temporarily
- Can commit to the full seasonal assignment
THIS POSITION IS NOT FOR YOU IF:
Please do not apply if you:
- Do not have a valid CDL-A
- Have less than 2 years of CDL-A experience
- Do not have HazMat
- Do not have Tanker
- Cannot operate a manual transmission
- Cannot work nights
- Cannot temporarily relocate to Maine
- Do not have reliable personal transportation
- Are unwilling to live in shared furnished lodging
- Cannot commit to the approximately six-month assignment
- Are looking for a permanent position
- Require traditional employee benefits
We are intentionally looking for qualified drivers who can meet the complete requirements of this assignment.
BENEFITS & ASSIGNMENT PERKS
WHAT THIS ASSIGNMENT PROVIDES
- $40/hour
- $2,200–$2,400 estimated weekly gross
- Furnished lodging
- Shared apartment accommodations
- $0.70/mile eligible travel reimbursement
- 4-on / 2-off schedule
- Night-shift opportunity
- Defined approximately six-month assignment
- Company equipment
IMPORTANT BENEFITS DISCLOSURE
This is a temporary seasonal assignment and does not include traditional employee benefits.
The carrier's current seasonal posting specifically identifies the position as seasonal and states that seasonal temporary employees do not receive traditional benefits.
BEFORE YOU APPLY
Please make sure you can answer YES to every question below:
Do you have a valid CDL-A?
Do you have at least 2 years of CDL-A driving experience?
Do you currently hold a HazMat endorsement?
Do you currently hold a Tanker endorsement?
Can you operate a manual transmission?
Can you work a night schedule?
Are you willing to temporarily relocate to Eliot, Maine for approximately six months?
Do you have a reliable personal vehicle?
Are you comfortable living in furnished shared lodging?
Can you commit to the full seasonal assignment?
If you cannot answer YES to all of these, this assignment may not be the right opportunity for you.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU APPLY
1. CORNERSTONE REVIEW
We review your CDL experience, endorsements, driving background and application information.
2. QUALIFICATION SCREENING
We confirm that you meet the core requirements for this specialized seasonal assignment.
3. CARRIER REVIEW
Qualified candidates are presented for carrier consideration.
4. CARRIER CONTACT / INTERVIEW
If the carrier wants to move forward, we will provide you with the information regarding who will be contacting you and the next step in the process.
5. FINAL QUALIFICATION & ONBOARDING
The carrier completes its required qualification and onboarding process.
6. ASSIGNMENT START
Once approved and onboarded, you relocate to the Eliot, Maine area and begin the seasonal assignment.
READY FOR A HIGH-PAYING SEASONAL ASSIGNMENT?
If you are an experienced CDL-A driver with HazMat and Tanker endorsements, can operate a manual transmission, and are genuinely prepared to temporarily relocate to Eliot, Maine, this is an opportunity worth considering.
$40/HOUR
$2,200–$2,400 ESTIMATED WEEKLY GROSS
FURNISHED LODGING
$0.70/MILE ELIGIBLE TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT
4 DAYS ON / 2 DAYS OFF
APPROXIMATELY 6-MONTH ASSIGNMENT
If you meet every requirement and are ready to commit to the assignment, apply today through Cornerstone Driver Solutions.
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