Today’s job of the day comes from Midwest Refrigerated Services
Midwest Refrigerated Services (MRS) is hiring CDL A drivers to haul fresh and frozen temperature-controlled freight. Family owned and operated for more than 60 years, Midwest Refrigerated Services is a growing leader in LTL refrigerated transportation and storage. Our team takes pride in the role we play in putting food on the table for millions of Americans every night. Our team of professional drivers represent our customers well, set high standards for themselves and are safe, confident, and independent. Discover the MRS difference!
Currently, Midwest Refrigerated Services is hiring CDL A OTR Company Drivers and Owner Operators in most states; Full time Local Drivers in Milwaukee, WI and Pleasant Prairie, WI; and Local Part-time Drivers in Milwaukee, WI.
Company Drivers
Compensation:
- OTR Drivers
- Average weekly pay: $1,400 – $1,680 gross per week; depending how you like to run
- Mileage pay and a weekly minimum guarantee of $1,200 as long as you are available for 5.5 days of work
- Base $.50 CPM practical miles with an average of 2,000 – 2,500 per week
- All miles paid, loaded and unloaded
- $240 for each day worked beyond 5.5 days
- Opportunities for Drop and Pick and Detention Pay
- OTR Bonuses:
- Sign-on Bonus: $4,000; paid upon completion of service – $500 after 90 days, $750 after 6 months, $1,250 after 9 months, and $1,500 after 12 months.
- Recruiting Bonus: $1,500 ($500 at 30 days, $500 at 60 days, $500 at 90 days)
- Clean Inspection Bonus: $50
Benefits & Perks:
- Great company benefits, eligible the 1st of the month after 60 days:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- $50,000 Life Insurance Policy – Free!
- Short and Long Term Disability Coverage – Free!
- 401(k) with 3% company match; eligible after 1 year of service
- 8 Paid Company Holidays; eligible after 90 days
- Paid Time Off (PTO)and Paid Vacation
- See job post for details!
- Paid Orientation!
- Perks:
- IPass provided
- Personal Cell Phone Bill Credit: $46.16 per month
- Weekly Comdata card supplied: $300
- Headquarters terminal with brand new driver amenities: drivers lounge, TVs, pool table, kitchen, new washer and dryers, mailboxes, copier, showers, etc.
- Rider Program:
- Spouse or companion: 18 years or older
- Child: under 18 years old, approval required
- Pets: No breed or size restriction; $500 security deposit required
- Take The Truck Home Program; approval required (OTR & Regional)
Home Time, Route, and Schedule:
- Home Time:
- OTR Drivers can be home weekly (34 hr. reset at home) or choose to stay out (earn 1/4 day off for each day on the road)
- Regional Drivers will be home 2-3 nights per week
- Local Drivers will be home every night
- Level of Touch: Varies by position
- Route: Varies by position
Equipment:
- Late model 2019 & 2020 Freightliner Cascadias
- All automatic transmissions with a fridge, APU, inverter, dinette, heated/cooled driver’s seat, tv hook-up, and free SiriusXM satellite radio
- Governed speed: 65 mph
Owner Operators
Compensation
- No Forced Dispatch!
- Consistent steady outbound lanes; driver manager coordinates backhaul
- Paid 85% of your gross line haul revenue when pulling your own 53 foot reefer trailer
- Paid 75% of your gross line haul revenue when pulling a MRS company trailer
- Additional Pay:
- Drop Pay: $100 per drop, after the 1st drop
- Detention Pay
- Layover Pay
- Lumper or driver unloaded – all paid!
- Bonuses:
- Recruitment Bonus: $1500, $500 at 30 days, $500 at 60 days, $500 at 90 days.
- Competitive fuel surcharge schedule: see post for details
- Fuel tax calculated by MRS and credited or deducted monthly
- Weekly pay settlement via direct deposit or check
Benefits & Perks
- Discounted MRT Group insurance offered
- Perks:
- Fuel cards with huge fuel discounts; all fuel discounts passed through to Owner Operator
- Base plates & Permits: IFTA Permit, NY HUT, and other permits supplied
- Washout and spotting charges are reimbursed
- Company paid inspections
- $400 Weekly Comdata card for advances, lumpers
Home Time, Route, & Schedule
- Home Time: Home weekly
- Route: Over the road across the lower 48 states
- Level of Touch: 50% drop and hook, 50% load and unload. Lumper or driver unloaded; Live unload
Job Requirements (All Positions):
- Must be at least 23 years of age
- Must have a valid CDL A license
- Must have a minimum of 2 years verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience; minimum of 1 year refrigerated experience is preferred
- Must be capable of driving extended periods of time, up to the maximum allowable times, safely, under a variety of conditions, including night driving, mountain driving.
- No DUI/DWIs or reckless driving charges in the 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
- Hiring Radius: Varies by position
Interested in applying?
Midwest Refrigerated Services is hiring CDL A OTR Company Drivers and Owner Operators in most states, full-time Local Drivers in WI, and part-time Local Drivers in WI.
Today’s Job of the Day is from Quality Custom Distribution
Established in 2006 as a division of Golden State Foods, Quality Custom Distribution (QCD) provides custom distribution services to iconic customers throughout the United States. Headquartered in Frisco, Texas, QCD is values-based and services thousands of restaurants throughout the U.S. Today, QCD provides over 17,000 deliveries a week from 29 Distribution Centers strategically located throughout the country. The company and associates also supports the GSF Foundation for kids, a non-profit organization to help children and families in need.
Today’s Job of the Day is from Sunrise Transport
For three consecutive years, Sunrise Transport is named one of the Women In Trucking Association’s Top Companies to Work. Sunrise Transport was built on core values that define our culture and illustrate our commitment to our customers, associates, and suppliers. If you are motivated by hard work, passionate about delivering exceptional service, and want to be part of a team doing meaningful work – you will thrive and grow with a career at Sunrise Transport. Apply today and experience the difference!
Today’s Job of the Day is from Transportation Logistics Services
Drivers will be pulling 53 foot temperature controlled trailers with primarily dairy, produce and other refrigerated food. We have loads to accommodate your needs and desired home time. We work with every driver to design your own schedule to fit your needs, not only when you want to be home, but also where you want and don’t want to run. TLS is where you can build a career around your changing needs.
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