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CDL A OTR Owner Operator
First Choice of Elkhart Inc
Jun 9, 2026
Job Details
- Pay
- $150,000
- Hiring Location
- MI
- Lane Type
- OTR
- Vehicle Type
- Flatbed, Car Hauler
- License / Endorsements
- Class A
- Experience
- 2+ Years
- Employee Type
- Owner Operator
- Benefits
- Other, FleetOne, EFS, Company paid Cargo
Job Description
First Choice is a company owned by a trucker family and specializes in automotive transportation and logistics. Since 1992 First Choice has been committed to excellence in quality drivers. We know that we are only as good as our drivers.
Compensation
Average Annual Pay
Average $150,000 for 3 spot trailers
$200,000 for larger trailers
Power unit & trailer: 75% of Gross Line Haul
Power unit only: 68% of Gross Line Haul
$2,500.00 Cargo Escrow
Paid via direct deposit weekly
Perks
Fleet One Fuel Card
EFS Advance Card
Company Paid Cargo and Liability Insurance
Collision/physical damage insurance, occupational accident insurance, Non-trucking liability/Bobtail insurance available at driver expense
Company Paid permits (NY, NM, OR, KYU)
IFTA Fuel Taxes Paid
Fuel Discount Program
Home Time, Route, and Schedule
Home Time: Average 8 days per month, more depending on location
Responsible for loading, unloading, and securing load
Route: Lower 48 states
Equipment Requirements
The tractor must be able to pass a DOT inspection
Provide annual inspection report
Must have safety equipment:
Fire extinguisher with 10 BC or more rating
3 Triangle reflectors
All safety equipment must be securely mounted
Steer tires with not less than 6/32 tread
Drive tires with not less than 4/32 tread
Any out-of-service mechanical defects found at the time of pre-lease inspection must be repaired before the truck can be leased. The repairs can be made at a repair shop of your choice
Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of verifiable tractor-trailer experience
Minimum age 23
Possess Class A CDL issued by the state of residence with current address recorded
No DUI’s/OWI’s/ alcohol or substance-related charges or convictions within the prior 5 years or repeat violations
No more than 1 DOT recordable crash within the prior 3 years and no more than 2 non-DOT crashes/incidents within the same time frame.
No more than 4 citations within the prior 3 years and no more than 2 of these can be moving violations involving speed.
Prefer drivers to be located closer to White Pigeon, MI but will hire nationwide
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Benefits:
Fuel discount
Passenger ride along program
Pet rider program
Experience:
Driving: 2 years (Required)
Language:
English (Preferred)
License/Certification:
CDL A (Required)
Work Location: On the road