Great Plains Transport Is Looking for a Few Good Guys and Gals…
At Great Plains Transport, we look at our over the road (OTR) truck drivers differently than most transportation companies. We see you as people first and drivers second. Our President makes a point of getting to know every single person by name. This drive comes from our origins as a family run business, and because he knows his drivers are his biggest asset. It’s also because we believe it’s not hard to be a good person.
Base Salary Starting at $72,800!
Just a few of our benefits include:
- Base Salary Starting at $72,800!
- Bonuses – Up to $2,100 Per Month
- New Equipment 2022 to 2018 Kenworth Freightliners Automatics
- Riders Allowed day 1 no charge
- Pets allowed (no cats)
- Paid Vacation
- Medical, Dental, & Life Insurance
- 401k With Company Match
- We are a OTR company all drivers are out 3 weeks then home for 3 days off. We pay home time as well!
See Where Great Plains Transport Stacks Up
Where Do CDL Drivers Earn The Most? The map here shows where cdl drivers earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
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We Are Invested in Our Drivers
We work with our drivers to develop long-lasting careers. We try to mitigate common issues that arise like being held at a shipper for 20 hours, snowstorms, equipment breakdowns, and traffic. All of these things are expected in the industry, and we understand how they can take their toll on drivers. We do everything we can to reduce the impact of these issues to make your life easier. We keep things moving so that you can enjoy your job and get to your destination safely and on time. Why? Because it affects your bottom line, not just ours.
Owner Operator
We are proud to have a diverse workforce with a high ratio of female drivers and employees. With the steady aspects of the transportation industry, we want everyone to have equal opportunity to take advantage of this lucrative career.
- 75% Revenue To Truck
- 100% Of Fuel Surcharge
- Fleet Fuel Discount Of 15-50 Cents Per Gal.
- New Trailers
- Pre-Plan Dispatch
- 1,300 Mile Average Trip Length
- 1.23 Average To Truck + Fuel Sc
Benefits & Incentives
We offer our OTR truck drivers the choice of a steady salary for peace of mind. This keeps your cash flow steady, and you always know what to expect. We offer many benefits and incentives, including:
- Base Salary of $65,000
- Bonus Programs – Up to $1,500 Per Month
- Pets Allowed
- Riders Allowed
- Detention Paid
- Downtime & Layover Paid
- Paid Birthday ($100 on your birthday)
- Anniversary Bonus
- Medical, Dental, & Life Insurance
- All supplemental benefits are offered through our insurance program
- 401k With Company Match
- Longevity Bonus (.1 for every mile driven in the previous year)
We help you enjoy the best possible quality of life so that you are happy to continue growing your career with our team. You always have access to management to discuss your concerns, make recommendations, and so you know you always remain a critical member of our team.
Our Trucks
- ’19-’22 Kenworths
- ’17-’22 Freightliners
- ’18 Volvos
- Carrier & Thermo King Apu’s
- Elogs/Qualcomm
- Pre-Pass, Pike & Ezpass
- Large Fridge In Every Truck
- 1500-Watt Inverters
- Air Slide 5th Wheel
- Automatics Available
Trailers
- ’17-’21 Great Danes 53’
- Air Slide Tandems
- PSI – Tire Inflation System
Qualifications
To join our team of OTR truck drivers, you require the following qualifications:
- Valid CDL
- One year or 125,000 miles verifiable
- Must be at least 24 years old
- Willing to drive all 48 states
- Willing to drive up to 3,000+ miles per week
- No major violations in the last three years
- Willing to have fun!
Ongoing Training
We believe that training plays a vital role in the safety and development of our OTR truck drivers. We help you remain up to date on the latest equipment and technology to reduce the skills gap and encourage growth.
If you are looking for a stable career in the transportation industry, we can help you get out of your dead-end career. Give us a call and learn how Great Plains Transport can help improve your career and your life.
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About Great Plains Transport
Being in business over 41 years, we have grown steadily from one truck to almost 300 today. GPT and our companies are now hauling over 20,000 shipments annually. Always striving to keep our promises to our customers, staff and vendors for every mile we drive. It takes a team and we know that, so we want to thank all of our “Teammates” along the way and all new team members as we continue to improve.
