Overview

Sallee Horse Vans is hiring full-time CDL A OTR Team Drivers in Lexington, KY and Ocala, FL. The team will transport race and show horses between tracks and training facilities predominantly East of the Mississippi; common runs include from FL to KY, NY or Toronto, Canada and KY to NY, AR, or CA. During January - March drivers may only be out on 1- 2 round trip runs per week and be home often, however during peak season they maybe out 3-4 weeks on 12-14 runs per month. Each driver is guaranteed $700 per week during the off season as long as you are available to work, call in twice per day, and don't decline a trip. Established Teams and Solo Drivers willing to team welcome!Compensation: Average annual gross pay: $80,000 - $100,000 per driver Average weekly gross pay: $2,000 per driver Pay Per Load (% based on number of horses and milage) with an average of 2 loads per week (Jan Mar) and 12-14 loads (April Dec) Minimum Weekly Guaranteed Pay: $700 per week per driver during off season To qualify, you must be available to work, call in twice per day, not decline a trip. Top 25% Performers earn $100,000+ Sign-on Bonus: $7,000 per driver. Paid over the course of your first year every 90 days pending a clean inspection/no preventable accidents or injuries Additional sign-on bonus if you come as a team with Class A CDL Professional/Commercial horse transportation experience Driver Referral Bonus: $7,000 per driver. Paid over the course of your first year every 90 days Performance and Safety Bonus: paid twice per year DOT inspection: $50 gift card Layover pay and company paid hotel stay if required Company provided vehicle for layovers for personal use $60 Per diem per day Paid via direct deposit weekly Benefits & Perks:Great company benefits with health insurance starting the 1st day of the month after completing 60 continuous days of full-time employment: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Life Insurance Supplemental Insurance available (AFLAC) Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance 401K fully vested after 1 year of employment. Will match first 3% and 50% for the next 2% Company Closed for Christmas as a paid company holiday Paid Vacation Time: One week after one year. Perks: PrePass, Fuel cards, Ez Pass, GPS, Roadside Assistance, Terminal Services, Drivers lounge with showerHome Time, Route, & Schedule Home time: Varies with industry calendar. Drivers can expect to be out 7 28 days. You can stay out longer if you want. Weekend home time is not guaranteed. January - March drivers may only be out on 1- 2 round trip runs per week and be home often, however during peak season they maybe out 3-4 weeks on 12-14 runs per month. Dispatch will work to accommodate home time requests if possible. Schedule: Drivers must be available for work at all times in order to meet customer pickup and delivery scheduled. Weekend work required. Route: Eastern half of the Mississippi; most often FL, KY, NY, AR, OK, and Toronto Level of Touch: Drivers set up stalls, load and unload cargo while operating cargo handling equipment. While the location staff tends to do live loading and unloading, some loading and unloading may be requiredEquipment: Late model Freightliner Cascadia with fleet upgrades every 4-5 years Automatic Transmission Newest tractors are fully equipped with: Refrigerators, extended cab, inverters, XM radio Custom built Sallee 53' trailers Govern speed: 73 MPH Event triggered inward and outward facing cameras No Slip seating Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED required Must be at least 23 years of age Must have a valid Class A driver's license without any of the following restrictions: (L,Z) Air Brakes, (G) Night Driving, (O) No Semi Trailer, (K) Intrastate Only, or (M) Medical Variance Minimum of 1 year Regional/OTR driving experience required within the last 3 years Must meet Sallee Horse Vans MVR and Risk Rating qualifications Must meet DOT physical and medical requirements Must be able