button transportation

Today’s job of the day comes from Button Transportation

Button Transportation is a family-owned and operated business in California and has been thriving for over 40 years. Their fertilizer and harvest transportation work is the backbone of their business. At Button Transportation, “we help farmers reap what we help them sow.”

Button is currently hiring CDL A Regional Tanker Drivers in Dixon, CA and CDL A OTR Tanker Drivers nationwide. Regional Tanker drivers will be responsible for organic material. The OTR position for a Food Grade Cargo and is hiring from all 48 states (except Maine and Florida). Both positions are no touch freight. Drivers must connect the hose, open product valves, and monitor the loading and unloading.

Regional Driver Compensation & Benefits:

  • Percentage based pay 25% to start. Increases every year.
  • Average weekly pay $1,000
  • Additional pay: Waiting time, 34-hr restart
  • Weekly pay via direct deposit
  • Benefits package –
  • Medical, Dental and Vision benefits effectively starts after 30 days
    • 401K program with 50% company match up to 10% of paycheck
    • Year-end bonus program
    • $100 Driver Referral Bonus Program

OTR Driver Compensation & Benefits:

  • CPM pay – Depending on experience – $0.46-$0.53
  • Avg miles per week – 2,500 miles
  • Additional pay: Waiting time, 34-hr restart
  • Average weekly pay: $1,150 – $1,325 (pending on experience)
  • Weekly pay via direct deposit
  • Rider program for relatives or spouse 18+ (with proper paperwork)
  • Benefits package –
  • Medical, Dental and Vision benefits effectively starts after 30 days
    • 401K program with 50% company match up to 10% of paycheck
    • Year-end bonus program
    • $100 Driver Referral Bonus Program

Routes & Schedule:

  • Regional Tanker Driver: Routes starting in Dixon California to surrounding area’s with some Oregon loads
    • Home most nights (some weekends home)
  • OTR Tanker Driver: Running all 48 states (except Maine and Florida)
    • Home Time: As needed, no forced dispatch
    • Take home truck program

Equipment:

  • New VNL Volvo’s with sleepers or day cab
  • Automatic and manual options available
  • Tanker endorsement preferred – Required to obtain prior to hire
  • Willing to train on tanker

Qualifications:

  • Class A CDL
  • Minimum age 22
  • Minimum of 1 year OTR driving experience
  • Regional: Prefer TWIC – will reimburse
  • Good MVR and safe driving record, including no BACs, DUIs, DWIs, or license suspensions for moving violations in the past 5 years
  • Ability to meet work attendance and availability requirements and pass all CFI certification class testing and requirements
  • Have legal right to work and live in the United State

Button offers great benefits, competitive pay, and a wonderful company culture.

Why drivers love working for Button:

Johnny Green

“I started working for Button the day after I obtained my CDL. It’s very difficult to find a good job when you’re new to the industry but at Button I found a GREAT job and was welcomed with open arms and treated with respect.”

Eduardo Felix

“From day one it been great, wonderful people and staff to work with. Bob Button is a class act, active, interested owner that is only a phone call away. Dispatchers Dan, Gene and Jeff are the best. Highly recommend company to work for.”

 

Interested in applying?

Learn more about the job requirements, benefits, pay, and more.

Regional Tanker  OTR Tanker