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CDL-A RECOVERY DRIVER – ALL 48 STATES
JOB CODE: C372
Seeking CDL-A Recovery Drivers for nationwide operations. This position requires exceptional navigation skills, mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to professional equipment retrieval across all 48 states.
Pay
$0.50–$0.59 CPM
Home Time
Every 3–4 Weeks
Hiring Area
48 States
Freight
No Touch
Experience
3+ Months
Equipment
Automatic Transmission
ABOUT THIS RECOVERY POSITION
What to Expect
- Frequent air travel and ground transportation to reach equipment locales.
- Independent equipment inspections and minor roadside troubleshooting.
- Continuous communication with dispatch and asset management teams.
- Unique routes and destinations daily based on recovery needs.
The Recovery Driver role is a specialized position focused on the safe, legal, and timely retrieval of fleet assets across the United States. You will be traveling frequently, often flying or utilizing other means to reach abandoned or terminal-bound equipment, performing thorough inspections, and driving the units back to designated facilities.
EXPERIENCE-BASED CPM PAY
Detention Pay
$20 per hour after the second hour
Layover Pay
$200 per qualifying 24-hour period
Breakdown Pay
$150 per qualifying 24-hour period
Non-Driving Travel Pay
$150 for qualifying travel assignments. Does not include going home
Note: Compensation details are subject to project variables and successful retrieval documentation.
WORK SCHEDULE
Recovery schedules are demand-driven. Expect high-velocity dispatch cycles where you move from one asset retrieval to the next across consecutive states. Flexibility is paramount.
HOME TIME
Home approximately once per month. Earn one day of home time for each week worked. Locations must be accessible to major regional airports or transit hubs.
TRAVEL EXPENSES
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 21 years of age.
- Valid Class A CDL.
- Legal right to work in the US.
- Professional conduct and professional appearance.
All business-related travel expenses, including airline tickets, rental cars, and hotels, are company-paid or reimbursed within standard policy limits. Drivers must have the ability to book and manage travel logistics using company tools.
QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 3 months of recent Class A experience (Dry Van, Reefer, or Flatbed).
- Experience must include operation of a 40-foot trailer or larger.
- Recency Periods: 3 months within last 12 months; 6 months within last 7 years; 1 year within last 10 years; 5 years within last 10 years.
- Notes: Local experience and yard hostler time excluded. Transgender drivers welcomed.
- Minnesota 6-month rule: Drivers residing in MN must have 6 months exp. within last 12 months.
- All records verified via DAC/PSP prior to final approval.
MOVING VIOLATIONS
No more than 3 in the past 3 years. Any major violation (15+ over) reviewed case-by-case.
ACCIDENT HISTORY
No preventable DOT accidents in the last 3 years. All other incidents reviewed Case-By-Case.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Consistent work history. No more than 3 jobs in the last year or 6 in the last 3 years.
DUI / DWI
None in a commercial vehicle and none within the last 7 years in a personal vehicle.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND
Reviewable after 5 years for non-violent felonies. Violent offenses are disqualified.
DRUG TESTING
Must pass pre-employment DOT hair and urine testing. Zero tolerance for failed tests.
All background and safety records are verified via DAC, PSP, and MVR reports.
EQUIPMENT & POSITION DETAILS
- Retrieve various late-model sleeper cabs.
- Transmissions vary by unit (mostly Automatics).
- Equipment is governed for optimal efficiency.
- Electronic logging devices (ELD) required for all miles.
COMPANY BENEFITS
- Major Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage options.
- Company-matched 401(k) / Retirement plans.
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time accrued over service units.
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
Eligibility: Benefits package becomes active after 90 days of successful continuous service.
ORIENTATION OVERVIEW
TRAVEL TO ORIENTATION
4–5 days long. Travel to orientation paid if >100 miles (air or bus provided). If <100 miles, travel not reimbursed. Company provides single-occupancy lodging (dorm-style accommodations).
IMPORTANT ORIENTATION NOTES
Meals not provided as per your prompt. Note: This position does not offer remote orientation. Full physical presence required at the terminal for vetting.
THIS POSITION MAY BE A GREAT FIT IF YOU...
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You thrive on a unique and high travel requirement.
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You want a position that offers high intensity work.
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You have a unique intuition for the mechanical side of things.
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You are comfortable with independent work and travel.
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Maintain a professional appearance and attitude.
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You are ready for a recovery career with high rewards.
INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION?
JOB CODE: C372
Disclaimer: Submission of the inquiry form does not constitute a job offer. Applicants will be vetted based on verified safety and background records.