EQUIPMENT: 2022 or Newer Volvo 760, automatic trucks. Volvos are the safest truck on the road! They run 68 cruise and pedal. These trucks are optimized with ergonomically designed seats and position perfect steering, 70” L /96 W sleepers, larger than average built in refrigerators, pull-out table top, Auxiliary power units, Dual antennas, Flat screen TV mount, satellite radios. Right Way Scales on truck & Trailer,
SAFETY: Safety is the responsibility of everyone. Our Operations team is experienced. Most have held down the pedal of a tractor just like you. They will dispatch you safely & legally. Trucks are governed at 68 with state-of-the-art equipment designed to maximise safety for our drivers. We are always looking at the latest technology and currently have features such as outward facing cameras, forward collision avoidance, lane departure scensors, adaptive cruise control, autonomous brakes. Onsite maintenance/repair facility where tractors are inspected ,maintenanced and repairs made when needed.
Routes & Loads: 50% of freight originates in Missouri where our facility is located. 55% or more is drop and hook. The remaining freight is 1pick-1drop. Most loads are in the middle corridor of the United States. No force dispatch West of Denver CO or NY City. We transport goods on reefer and dry van trailers utilizing main interstates and highway systems whenever possible. No local or dedicated routes available. 2500-3200 miles a week.
COMMUNICATION: Drivers regularly meet face-to-face with managers and team members. We want every driver to feel at home, not just a part of the trucking industry. Drivers and dispatchers know each other by name. Some have been around so long they have a nickname. Our operations dept. is available 24/7
PAY: Pay is based on work record and experience and will be determined after you are fully processed. Start pay ranges from .55cpm & .58cpm. We pay our professionals loaded and empty on practical miles. That’s up to 5%-7% more miles a year than companies paying for short miles. More miles mean more money. We offer annual raises, merit raises, safety and a performance bonus and more. Detention, layover, and additional compensation pay determined by individual load and driver hours. Company contributon made for medical & dental. 401k with employer match. Free vision. Free 15K of life insurance. Paid vacation. Work this week get paid the next with direct deposit.
FAMILIES: Most of us have families and we understand that you must have a balance between work and home. Your family can feel secure knowing that while you’re away you will be making money to take care of them. And just as you work hard to deliver on time our operations department works equally as hard to get you home on time.
Climate Express is privately owned and operated. We have about 200 tractors. Although our turnover rate varies it is consistently below the National average and at least a third of the drivers that have left us have reached out and asked to come back.
We are a team. We are strong. Together we can get things done.
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