CDL A OTR Solo Truck Driver - 2 Years Experience Required - Carleton, MI

Company: Four Star Greenhouse
Location: Belleville
Posted on: July 3, 2025

Job Description:

Four Star Greenhouse is looking to hire CDL A OTR Solo Truck Drivers! At Least 2 Years of Verifiable OTR Experience Required! JOB SUMMARY: Transport Four Star horticulture products in the Midwest U.S. and across the country utilizing assigned Tractor and Trailer equipment. Operate in safe manner compliant with all DOT and company regulations. Interact with internal staff and customers in a professional and positive manner. Home Time Minimums: (January–June): Weekly home minimum 1 night. Touch Deliveries (July- December): Out 21 days. 1.5 days off for every week out.* Primarily No-Touch Deliveries Equipment: 2022 Freightliner Cascadia Sleeper Tractors and Vanguard Trailers. Benefits: Insurance: Competitive Package Including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & Other Options Paid Time Off: Standard Holidays, Earned Sick Time (ESTA), Vacation 401K with match of 100% of first 3%, 50% from 3%-5% after one year of employment Tuition Reimbursement Program ? Compensation: Mileage Rates: Solo .67 CPM for Extended Distance Loads > 200 Miles/day Base Hourly Rate: $26.00/hr for Less than 200 miles/day Paid Detention at Hourly Rate Potential Safety Bonus - $1,200 (paid out quarterly) over each year Initial 90-day hourly raise opportunity! Annual raise opportunities! Paid Time Off package is competitive, some PTO issued upon hire, over time and annually. ? ? ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assist Dock teams as appropriate with loading and unloading of product at Four Star and customer sites. Carry out instructions given orally and in writing, including those on shipping documents and routing plans Conduct a thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspection as required by Department of Transportation (DOT). Communicate all incidents of delays or problems with equipment or goods to Logistics Supervisor or Logistics Manager. Report any customer complaints or concerns without delay to Logistics Supervisor or Logistics Manager. Immediately report all accidents, injuries or incidents to Logistics Supervisor or Logistics Manager and complete all necessary DOT required protocols. Complete all necessary DOT required and company required reports related to moving of products and equipment, including ELD compliance. Report any change to your license status to Logistics Supervisor or Logistics Manager. Perform OTR Linehaul loads for contract loads during off-season months (June-December). QUALIFICATIONS: A current CDL Class-A license is required along with ability to meet DOT regulations for English proficiency. Must have minimum 2-Yrs of verifiable Over-the-Road commercial driving experience. Must have driving record clear of DUI/DWI or reckless driving charges in last five years. Must NOT have any refusals or failed drug screenings listed on FMCSA’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse portal. ? Must meet all DOT requirements as a CDL- A driver ? HEALTH & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to pass DOT drug screening procedures including MVR, PSP, DOT physical, criminal background check. Ability to move/pull carts on 4-wheel castors, weighing over 200 lbs. Willing to assist dock teams with loading and unloading Lifting up to 50 lbs. What is Four Star? Located in Carleton, MI, Four Star Greenhouse has been producing high quality garden products since 1977 and is the largest partner/supplier of the nationally recognized 1 plant brand Proven Winners®. Proven Winners® is known for its unique varieties and high-quality products that enable consumers to be successful gardeners. Proven Winners® has grown to be a substantial national brand with distribution in national retail chains as well as thousands of independent garden centers. We work out of our headquarters in Carleton, MI, about 15 minutes south of Detroit Metro Airport. We deliver to over 500 customer locations throughout the U.S. As a team member of Four Star Greenhouse, you will join a highly successful growth company with a very pleasant and rewarding work environment. Drivers will transport our horticulture products and other contracted linehaul loads to customer destinations across the U.S. primarily in the Midwest, East Coast, Southeast, and Central U.S. regions covering annual mileage in the range of 75K- 95K for solos (150k-175k for teams) per year. Drivers are front line ambassadors for Four Star with our customers. Drivers will assist dock teams as appropriate with loading and unloading of horticultural products at Four Star and customer sites. Most linehaul loads will be no touch. ? Please visit our website at https://pwfourstar.com/about-us-join-our-team/ to view a comprehensive job description. ?

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