Job of the Day: Great Lakes Cold Logistics

Today’s Job of the Day is from Great Lakes Cold Logistics

Great Lakes Cold Logistics is seeking CDL A OTR Refrigerated Company Drivers and Team Drivers nationwide.

Great Lakes Cold Logistics, LLC is seeking Company Team Drivers to haul refrigerated freight to customers throughout the United States. Drivers will be pulling 53 foot temperature controlled trailers with primarily meat, fresh produce, beverages and other refrigerated food. Most loads are live load and unload no touch freight. We have loads to accommodate your need to balance between home time and making a great living. Drivers choose Great Lakes Cold Logistics to build their career at a place they call home.

Compensation

Company Drivers

Base starting at $ 0.55 CPM practical miles with an average of 2,800 miles weekly
- An annual raise increase of $.01 CPM up to $.60 CPM
- Pay is performance based increases after 90 days
- Additional Pay: Detention pay ($15), Layover pay ($150 per day), Progressive Extra Stop Pay starting at $25 for second stop and $10 addition thereafter up to $50.
- All miles paid, loaded and unloaded

Team Drivers

Base pay per team starting at $ 0.66 CPM with an average of 5,800 miles weekly per team
- Paid via direct deposit weekly
- Pay is performance based increases after 90 days;
- Additional Pay: Detention pay ($15), Layover pay ($150 per day), Progressive Extra Stop Pay starting at $25 for second stop and $10 addition thereafter up to $50.
- All miles paid, loaded and unloaded

All Drivers

Sign-on Bonus after 90 days – $2,500 then an additional $2,500 after 120 days
- Bonuses based on all miles driven and paid twice per year
  - Safety Bonus depending on performance
  - Service Bonus depending on performance
  - Clean Inspection Bonus – $50 per inspection
- Driver referral Bonus after 90 days – $5,000
Paid via direct deposit weekly

Benefits & Perks

Low / No cost great company benefits starting after 90 days:
- Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- 401K plan with company match – 6%
- Life Insurance – Company Paid
- Whole Life Insurance Plan Options Available
- AFLAC Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term disability
- Paid days off (personal, sick, and vacation)
3 sick days, 2 PTO days after 90 days
2 weeks vacation after 1 year
Pet program, Rider Program for Company Drivers
Take your truck home program

Home Time, Routes & Schedule

Home Time: 3-4 days home time every 3-4 weeks for OTR. Multiple home time options are available based upon where you live. We will do our best to work with to meet your needs and desired home time
No slip seating
Schedule: varies on driver and need
Level of Touch: No Touch Freight / live load and unload

Equipment

Fleet is 2018 or newer, including Freightliner and International
Entire fleet are all manual transmissions – no restrictions
Governed speed: 70 mph
Have inward /outward facing cameras

Qualifications for Company Drivers and Owner Operators

Must be at least 23 years of age
Must have CDL A license
Must have a minimum of 1 years verifiable OTR tractor-trailer driving experience
No DUI/DWIs or reckless driving charges in last 5 years
Must meet Department of Transportation (DOT) testing and physical requirements and be knowledgeable of DOT regulations
Must be able to pass a required pre-employment drug screen and a new DOT physical

Hiring Radius: Drivers can live anywhere, however drivers that live in the following cities will enjoy more frequent home time:

Pittsburgh, PA (within 100 miles)