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CDL-A COMPANY TRUCK DRIVER
Ascend Transportation • Cambridge City, IN 47327 • Posted 1 day ago
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In-person • Full-time • $1,500-$1,700/wk • Mid Level
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Ascend Transportation is seeking CDL-A Company Truck Drivers to join their team, offering multiple home time options, top pay, industry-leading benefits, quality equipment, and an excellent company culture. The company prioritizes its drivers, focusing on their success both professionally and personally. Drivers can expect top pay, including annual increases, per diem pay, and bonuses, along with excellent insurance coverage and a rider and pet program. Ascend is committed to providing quality equipment, 100% no-touch freight, and a supportive team to ensure a rewarding and safe driving experience.
Responsibilities
- Drive company trucks safely and efficiently.
- Ensure timely delivery of 100% no-touch freight.
- Maintain quality equipment in good condition.
- Adhere to all safety and DOT requirements.
- Participate in the Per diem pay program.
- Utilize the Rider and Pet Program as needed.
Qualifications
Required
- At least 21 years of age
- Valid CDL-A
- At least 6 months over the road experience
- No more than 2 preventable accidents in the most recent 3 year driving period
- Ability to fulfill duties that require repetitive bending and reaching throughout each shift
- Ability to meet and pass all medical/DOT requirements
About Ascend Transportation
Ascend Transportation is a growing dry van, full truckload carrier operating in the US South, Mid Atlantic, and Midwest regions. They provide truckload brokerage, distribution services, and food-grade compliance, focusing on high-performance short-haul shipping for the middle-mile market. Ascend stands out for its driver-friendly approach, offering shuttles and relays to connect routes for more home time, professional treatment, and competitive pay to attract and retain top talent in the industry.
Full Job Description
MULTIPLE HOME TIME OPTIONS
TOP PAY and INDUSTRY LEADING BENEFITS
QUALITY EQUIPMENT
EXCELLENT COMPANY CULTURE
CDL-A truck drivers choose to drive for Ascend because we have our priorities straight and we are people-obsessed! At Ascend, we focus on what drives you, not only in your career, but outside of work with your families, hobbies, dreams, and commitments.
We support CDL-A company truck drivers by offering top pay for everything from mileage to holidays, unique industry-leading benefits, and the best equipment available.
Our intent, as One Team, is for Ascend to be the most reliable, predictable, and trusted partner to our CDL-A company truck drivers. We're moved by your success and relentlessly committed to making sure your voice is heard. Our mission is to foster a work culture that rewards and retains excellent drivers through safety, integrity, trust, teamwork, and fun!
We're committed to what drives your success as a CDL-A truck driver at Ascend!
PAY
The longer you're out the more you earn!
10 days out - avg $1,500 per week
14 days out - avg $1,700 per week
1 Day Orientation
$.01 cpm annual increase every year
Per diem pay program with $0.08 per diem and ZERO admin fees!
We keep you moving but just in case, we take care of you!
7 Paid Holidays - $150.00 per day (PAID same as office staff!)
Excellent Accessorial Pay:
$150 Breakdown Pay
$20 per hour Detention Pay
Up to $150.00 Layover Pay
Bonus paid for Clean DOT Inspection
Additional monthly incentives on top of your base pay!
HOME TIME
Multiple home time options:
10 days out - home for 60-hour restart
14 days out - home for 72-hour restart
No NY or West Coast driving
RESPECT
Quality equipment you can take pride in driving - New tractors and trailers coming in!
Industry leading insurance coverage for you and your family: life, medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, disability + more types of coverage that you don't even know you need!
100% No-Touch Freight
Experienced dispatchers and dedicated Driver Retention Team
Rider and Pet Program
401k
Workhound partnership that gives drivers the opportunity to provide feedback that we will listen to!
CDL-A truck driver requirements:
At least 21 years of age
Valid CDL-A
At least 6 months over the road experience
No more than 2 preventable accident in the most recent 3 year driving period.
Must be able to fulfill duties that require repetitive bending and reaching, etc. throughout each shift.
Must be able to meet and pass all medical/DOT requirements
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