Ports Truck Driver | Compton, CA
Description
At Knight Transportation we have one mission: Deliver More. We are committed to delivering more for our drivers. More Miles. More Pay. More Respect!
What does it mean to be part of the most profitable and fastest growing truckload carrier in the country? So much MORE.
Job Details:
Knight Transportation is looking for experienced CDL A truck drivers who have their TWIC. With a variety of freight, get home daily, every other day, weekly, or stay out longer – when the freight allows it.
- Ports truck drivers earn $1,300 a week on average
- Depending on freight availability: get home daily, every other day, or weekly
- Local freight paid by the load
- For non-local freight, drivers can earn trip pay based on a calculation of dispatched miles that ranges from $.45 to $.63 CPM depending on route and experience
- TWIC required
Background check required under 49 CFR Part 391. Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Job Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Benefits for Employees and Family
- 401k Retirement Plan with Employer Matching Contributions, Stock Purchase Plan
- Short & long term disability offered
- Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Accident insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Coverage
- Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Reimbursement Account
- Employee Assistance Program
Job Perks
- 27 Terminals Nationwide
- 24/7 Roadside Support
- Late Model Equipment
- Rider and Pet Policy
- All Trucks Equipped With Inverter
- CDL School Tuition Reimbursement
Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years old and hold a valid Class A license
- 1 year of Class A experience within the last 5 years or 6 months of Class A experience within the last year
- No DUI within 5 years or 10 years if CDL holder at time of DUI
- No more than 1 preventable accident in the past 2 years, no major accident within 5 years
- No more than 2 moving violations in the past 2 years
- Must be able to pass a DOT physical and drug tests
What Makes Knight
Different?
Route To A Million Miles is a reward system that is designed to celebrate a driving associate’s milestones with the company. Rewards include: company swag, stocks, and even a BRAND-NEW CUSTOM TRUCK.
TRU Pay, short for Transparent Reliable Understandable Pay, is a pay band structure that gives drivers pay increases that are based on individual production. Drivers can earn trip pay based on a calculation of dispatched miles that ranges from $.45 to $.63 CPM depending on route and experience.
Knight partners with BlueCross, Blue Shield and Delta Dental to give drivers’ and their families affordable health and dental insurance. Knight also offers drivers’ 401K with matching and an employee stock purchase plan.
Knight’s rider and pet policy gives drivers the opportunity to bring a companion on the road with them, whether they are a family member who is age 12 or older or a four-legged, furry friend.
Knight offers special programs, apprenticeships, and even CDL training scholarships for military veterans. Contact us to learn more about our Fleet of Heroes program and other benefits.
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