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Competitive Pay - Comprehensive Health Coverage

Why APL Cargo?:

Being owned and operated by former drivers, we have what it takes to deliver the best service and treat our drivers fairly and with respect. APL Cargo Inc. is a family, and is family-owned for a reason; we are a team that delivers. Join the professionals who are building their future with APL Cargo.

APL Cargo could not produce the best results for our customers without hiring the best drivers. As a fast-growing industry leader in the trucking and transport arena, we are looking to magnify our team of leading transportation experts. We are seeking Class A reefer owner operators who will represent APL Cargo proudly while upholding our stellar reputation.

Top Pay & Benefits:

Solo Company Drivers:

• Start at 60 CPM - earn $78,000 - $109,200 per year
  • 1 CPM annual increase
  • Up to 2 CPM increase at 1-year milestone
  • Up to 2 CPM performance bump after 90 days
• Home every two weeks
• Average 2,500 - 3,500 weekly miles
• Comprehensive health coverage after 90 days

Owner Operators:

• Average $7,000 - $9,000 weekly, gross
• Average cost paid per load is $2,200, gross or $2.50 per mile, gross
  • If you do not have your own trailer, the paid percentage of the load is 72% for reefer loads
  • If you do have your own trailer, the paid percentage of the load is 80% for reefer loads
  • APL Cargo covers the cost of insurance, which makes up for the other 20-22%
• Average 800 - 1,000 miles per load
• Trailer leasing available*

*Only trailers are available to lease. Drivers must provide their own truck/tractor

Additional Benefits for Solo Company Drivers:

• Breakdown, detention, & layover pay
• Drop and hook loads
• Automatic pay increases
• Clean DOT inspection & on-time delivery bonuses
• 7 MPG fuel efficiency bonus
• Safety Excellence Program
• 24/7 Driver support team
• Late-Model Reefer fleet
• Opportunities for leadership roles
• Clear path to higher-paying routes & regular performance reviews with actual pay increases
• Driver recognition program that values your expertise
• Operating nationwide

Additional Benefits for Owner Operators:

• Weekly administration fee - required
  • $175 weekly fee covers registration fees, back-office administrative support, permits, 2290, IFTA, & tablet rental OR
• Occupational insurance - required
  • APL Cargo offers an occupational insurance plan for $37.50 per week (provided at cost)
• Cargo liability deposit - required
  • $2,500 deposit is taken by $100 per week, for 25 weeks
• Driver legal plan - optional, but highly recommended
  • Cost is $2.98 per week
• Operational Escrow - optional, but highly recommended
  • "Savings account" provides drivers with consistent paychecks during vacations or other situations. Weekly contribution amount is determined by the driver
• Maintenance account - optional
  • If opted in, the amount is optional & APL Cargo will pay for repairs; repair costs will be debited from the maintenance account. If repair costs go over account funds, a payment plan will be arranged
  • If opted out, APL Cargo has no obligation to provide financial credit for repairs. Any repairs paid for by APL will be charged back within the pay period

About APL Cargo:

APL Cargo could not produce the best results for our customers without hiring the best drivers. As a fast-growing industry leader in the trucking and transport arena, we are looking to magnify our team of leading transportation experts. We are seeking Class A OTR and regional drivers who will represent APL Cargo proudly while upholding our stellar reputation.

Requirements:

• Valid Class A CDL
• 2 years of experience
• Owner Operators: Must be an owner operator & own your own truck/tractor