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CDL-A Regional Truck Driver

Regional
Altoona, Pennsylvania

Job Application Short Form - Drive For WS Thomas Transfer

Location
Altoona, Pennsylvania
Job Type
Regional
License Type
Class A CDL
Pay
$68/CPM
Bonus
$5,000

Job Description

WS Thomas Transfer, a 100+ year old company, is looking to add Regional CDL-A Truck Drivers to our team. WS Thomas offers an environment centered around family and our drivers always come first. Our drivers find the perfect combination of quality home time and pay. Primary lanes run within West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Ohio. We are a Dry Van carrier with a long established customer base that keeps our drivers moving. Come join and help us achieve another 100 years of success!

  • Regional Drivers Are Home on the Weekends!
  • $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!
  • Paid at 68 CPM 
  • Average 2,200-2,500 Miles Per Week
  • Paid Weekly Via Direct Deposit
  • Pet Program (30 pounds or less)
  • Rider Program
  • $2,000 Referral Bonus Eligibility - Unlimited
  • 24/7 Professional Dispatcher Support
  • 24/7 Truck Maintenance Support
  • Fuel Card
  • E-ZPass/Pre-pass
  • Trucks Are Governed at 68 MPH
  • No Touch Freight
  • Paid 1 Day Orientation (housing & travel is on us)
  • Paid Training (If Necessary)
  • Per Diem Option To Decrease Tax Burden (Qualified Positions Only)

Requirements:

  • 21 Years of Age
  • Good Work History
  • Clean Driving Record
  • 6 Months of Driving Experience Preferred
  • A Commitment to Safe Driving

Employee Benefits:

Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to reward our employees and their families with the resources necessary to take care of themselves today and in the future. WST offers a very robust benefits package, including:

  • Holiday Pay
  • Paid Vacation/PTO
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401K with Matching
  • Basic Life Paid By Company - $15,000
  • Voluntary Short Term Disability
  • Voluntary Long Term Disability
  • Voluntary Additional Life Insurance
  • Legal Shield & Open Road Plans Available
  • Access to Company Resorts in Gatlinburg, TN

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Give Us A Call At 877-997-8999

Frequently Asked Questions

Company Policies, Requirements & Benefits

Yes, we do. We allow dogs that are 30 pounds or less.

Yes, we do. Passengers must be 18 years or older to ride with our drivers (we accept riders 10 years or older in the months of April-September).

Drivers must be at least 21 years of age or older.

We prefer 6 months of verifiable experience in the last 3 years. However, if you have less we offer CDL-A training.

Yes. All drivers must complete a drug screening prior to orientation. While at our orientation, drivers must also complete physical abilities testing as well as receive a physical from our on-site doctor.

Yes, we do have some home daily opportunities depending on the division. However, we primarily hire regional drivers, whom we get home on the weekends.

Our drivers are paid weekly.

Yes, we do. The specific bonus amount is dependent on a driver’s experience, location and position held.

90 Days after the start date.

Trucks

Yes, but we are primarily a ten-speed manual fleet.

We have International's, Freightliner's and Volvo's.

Yes, they are governed at 70 MPH.

We mostly haul general commodities, but we do have a temperature control division. Our drivers do not touch the freight and are not required to have a hazmat endorsement.

Orientation

Typically, orientation lasts 2 days.

Yes, drivers are paid for both days of orientation.

Orientation for all of our divisions is in Indianapolis, IN at our training facility.

We will set up and pay for your transportation (rental car) during our onboarding process before you come to our orientation.

Training Center

Yes, we have a paid 7 Week CDL-A Program.

No, we pay you to train with us. Upon completing our 7-week program, we ask that you drive for one of our divisions for 1 year.

Yes. During your time as a student at our training facility, we will house you for free.

Yes. We just require that you complete 4 weeks of driver training with us. In order to meet our 6 months of required experience, we ask that you complete 4 full weeks of on-the-road training with one of our certified driver trainers.