CDL Class A Truck Driver

$123,964

Grafton, OH, USAFull-timePosted Sep 10, 2026

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Safely operate trucks weighing over 26,000 lbs., including tankers, roll-offs, and vans. Transport and deliver waste materials and general freight. Complete pre-trip and required vehicle inspections and report maintenance needs. Maintain accurate DOT hours-of-service logs and load documentation. Secure cargo properly for transportation.

Read and interpret bills of lading, manifests, and other shipping documents. Communicate professionally with customers and internal teams. Obtain required delivery receipts and signatures. Report accidents, vehicle defects, traffic violations, or damage according to company policy. Maintain the cleanliness and safety of the truck, equipment, and PPE.

Pay/Bonuses Average Driver Pay Per Week : $2,384 Average Annual Salary: $123,964 $1,500 Signing Bonus: $100 after 30 days $700 after 9 months $700 after 1 year Paid hourly, with drivers averaging 50–55 hours per week Overtime paid at 1.5x after 40 hours $50 additional compensation for each overnight run $20/hour additional pay while performing vacuum tanker work (typically 1–4 hours per job) Quarterly incentive bonus of $200–$400 based on: Idle time Fuel efficiency Safe driving performance Annual pay increases based on positive performance reviews Win Together Profit Sharing Program, paid annually in February and based on company operating profit Schedule & Travel Monday–Friday schedule Typically 2–3 overnight runs per week Shorter trips generally involve leaving and returning to Grafton the same day Longer trips may require 2–3 days away from the Grafton facility Drivers leave Grafton with an empty trailer, load at the customer location, and return to Grafton with the loaded trailer No routine hotel stays; drivers are provided with sleeper-cab tractors for overnight travel Qualifications 2+ years of current over-the-road tanker experience, including liquid tanker experience.

Valid Class A CDL

  • Hazmat and Tanker Endorsement PREFERRED Compliant Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) driving history. Ability to qualify for a DOT physical card and comply with DOT substance-abuse testing requirements. High School Diploma or GED. Ability to work 14-hour shifts, including additional hours and weekends as needed. Ability to travel overnight. Ability to safely use required PPE, including respiratory and chemical protective equipment. Ability to read and understand safety procedures, operating instructions, and related documentation.

Benefits

401(k): Available after 30 days; company matches dollar-for-dollar up to 6% of compensation Medical Insurance: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield available after 30 days Generous Vacation & Take Care Time Policy Win Together Profit-Sharing Program Paid quarterly meetings — 4 mandatory full-day Saturday meetings per year What We're Looking For We are looking for professional drivers who take pride in their work and understand that safety comes first.

Successful drivers are dependable, customer-focused, detail-oriented, and committed to doing the job the right way. Our drivers are trusted to represent the company at customer locations, safely transport materials, complete required documentation, and maintain the highest standards of safety, dignity, and integrity.

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