A normal week for our drivers looks like picking up the loaded truck in Hartley, Iowa either Sunday night or Monday morning and running dedicated freight to Wisconsin to about 3 to 4 facilities.
We pay percentage of the load.
- Company Driver (W2, Solo)
- Refrigerated
- Regional
- $1,200 - $2,000 total weekly avg. pay
- 25% of load
- 2,500 - 3,500 avg. miles per week
- Dedicated, Line Haul
- No Driver Load/Unload
- No slip seating
- 4 - 5 expected days out
- Get 2 days of home time for every 5 days worked
- Home every weekend
- Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K with company match
- Paid vacation
- 50% drop and hook
- 50% live load / unload
- Pets are not allowed
- Riders are not allowed
- Fleet size: 6 trucks
- Mostly manual semi-trucks
- Can't take truck home.
- We have Internationals, Peterbilts
- We mainly operate late model trucks
- Truck equipment: Refrigerator, Microwave, Satellite Radio
- Offers paid orientation
- Does not cover accommodation
- Drivers get their own room
- No meals are included
- Does not cover any travel expenses
- Class A license without any of the following restrictions: (L,Z) Air Brakes, (G) Night Driving, (O) No Semi Trailer or (K) Intrastate Only
- 12 months Tractor Trailer experience
We're an equal opportunity employer
Operating area
About the Company
BACKROADS EXPRESS LLC
Backroads Express LLC is a family run business based out of Iowa. We treat drivers like family and we'll stick with you when times get tough. We have our base in Hartley, Iowa which is equipped with full laundry, showers and fueling station. Trucks generally will need to come back to the yard for regular service. We pay towards the medical insurance and offer dental and vision as optional for drivers. Also have a retirement program after 60 days. Paid Vacation after one year.
6 truck operation
