Peters Brothers, Inc. is hiring CDL A Regional/OTR Reefer Drivers in Jefferson, WI . Drivers will be hauling refrigerated freight in 53 ft multi-zone temperature trailers throughout the United States. For over 70 years, Peters Brothers, Inc. has built a reputation for treating drivers with respect while providing stable, year-round refrigerated freight. As a family-owned company with one of the lowest driver turnover rates in the industry, we're looking for professional CDL-A drivers to join our team. Whether you prefer weekly home time or enjoy longer trips with excellent earning potential, Peters Brothers offers consistent freight, assigned equipment, competitive pay, and a team that values professionalism, safety, and family.
Compensation
- Average annual pay: $85,000 to $95,000
- Top drivers earn $100,000+
- Starting 63 CPM (Includes 9½ CPM Per Diem Pay)
- Average of 2,700 miles weekly
- Paid practical miles using PC Miler, paid for all miles
- Additional Pay:
- Layover pay: $150
- Stop pay: $30 for each stop
- Detention pay: $30 per hour after first hour
- Seniority pay increase
- Bonuses:
- Quarterly Safety Bonus: $150 each quarter
- Quarterly Fuel Bonus: 1-7 CPM
- Clean DOT Inspection Bonus: $135 for any inspection level
- End of Year Safety Bonus
- Referral bonus: $4,500 paid in 3 installments of $1,500 within 90 days
- Paid via direct deposit bi-weekly
Benefits & Perks
- Great company benefits starting the 1st of the month following 30 days employed:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company paid life Insurance & short term disability insurance
- 401K with 4% match available after 6 months of employment
- 7 Paid Company Holidays including Birthday
- 2 Weeks paid vacation after 1 full year of employment
- Within the first year of employmenet vacation time is earned by an accrual process starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment
- Paid training and paid orientation
- Educational assistance program
- Passenger Policy: 12+ years old
- Pet Policy
- No Slip Seating
- Pre-paid parking for breaks
Home Time, Route, & Schedule
- Home Time: 1-2 days per week, all resets at home!
- Drivers can stay out longer if preferred
- Schedule: Varies, will work with driver
- Route: OTR 48 states
- Option available for dedicated runs to CA
- Level of Touch: 100% No Touch Freight
Equipment
- Late model Freightliner & Kenworth trucks
- Automatic transmission
- Amenities: XM radio, fridge, mattress
- Governed speed: 68 mph
- Dual facing camera for safety purposes
- Automatically activated when on drive line
Qualifications
- Must be at least 24 years of age
- Must have CDL A license
- Must have a minimum of 1 year verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience
- Must have a steady work history averaging 1 year or more at jobs in the last 3 years
- No prior positive drug/alcohol test results or refusal to test results
- No DUI/DWIs within last 10 years
- No major accidents or violations within last 3 years
- Must meet Department of Transportation (DOT) testing and physical requirements and be knowledgeable of DOT regulations
- Must be able to pass a required pre-employment drug screen
- Hiring Radius: Drivers preferred within 50 miles of Jefferson, WI but qualified out-of-state applicants will be considered based on location and availability
At Peters, we treat you with respect and do all we can to make your job easier, we have the lowest turnover rate in the industry at 10% so our drivers come to stay.