Truck Driver - OTR CDL Class A
Company: Groundwork Operations
Location: Middle River
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
CDL CLASS A OTR DRIVER – $1,800 WEEKLY Pickup Location: Maryland
Drop & Hook | 1099 | Gas Cards | Safety Bonuses Heavy Weight
Freight is seeking experienced, safety-focused CDL Class A drivers
for an Over-the-Road (OTR) position operating under full FMCSA
regulations. This is a 1099 Independent Contractor position with
starting pay from $1,800 per week for qualified drivers who meet
strict safety and compliance standards. ?? ABOUT HEAVY WEIGHT
FREIGHT Heavy Weight Freight is owned and operated by former and
active drivers with real field experience. Part of the benefit of
working with and for us is that you are employed by actual human
beings who understand and appreciate the grind first-hand, not
office-bound admins or corporate executives who are disconnected
from the reality of life on the road. COMPENSATION INCENTIVES
Starting at $1,800 per week Drop & Hook freight Gas cards provided
(authorized use only) Performance & safety bonuses Consistent miles
Professional dispatch & operations support POSITION DETAILS Pickup
location: Maryland Over-the-Road (OTR) Drop & Hook freight ELD
required Operate in full compliance with: 49 CFR Part 383 (CDL
Standards) 49 CFR Part 391 (Driver Qualifications) 49 CFR Part 395
(Hours of Service) 49 CFR Part 396 (Inspection & Maintenance) 49
CFR Part 382 (Drug & Alcohol Testing) ? MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
(STRICT – NO EXCEPTIONS) Must be 25 years of age or older Valid CDL
Class A No accidents within the past 5 years No moving violations
No DUI / DWI Current DOT Medical Examiner’s Card Minimum verifiable
CDL experience preferred Must pass: Pre-employment drug screening
FMCSA Clearinghouse query Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review PSP
(Pre-Employment Screening Program) review Background screening (as
permitted by law) DRIVER RESPONSIBILITIES Operate semi-truck safely
and legally Maintain full compliance with FMCSA regulations
Properly use and maintain ELD system Follow Hours of Service (HOS)
rules Conduct and document: Pre-trip inspections (49 CFR 396.13)
Post-trip inspections (49 CFR 396.11) Report violations or roadside
inspections within 24 hours Maintain clean equipment Safely secure
cargo Turn in BOLs and required paperwork on time Communicate
professionally with dispatch and brokers ?? IMPORTANT COMPLIANCE
NOTICE Heavy Weight Freight maintains strict insurance and safety
standards. Drivers must qualify under company insurance guidelines
and federal regulations. Falsification of application information
or failure to meet safety standards will result in immediate
disqualification or termination. FINAL THOUGHTS If you are a
disciplined, professional driver who respects compliance and wants
consistent weekly pay — apply today. Heavy Weight Freight hires
drivers who handle business the right way. Serious inquiries only.
PLEASE NOTE: The majority of Groundwork Operations and Heavy Weight
Freight job postings are for gig-based positions , NOT full-time or
part-time roles with a consistent schedule. The exceptions to this
are listed below: Our CDL Class A OTR (Over The Road) Truck Driver
jobs are contract-based (1099) with specific, consistent schedules
. Our IT Workstation Installation Tech jobs are travel-based
positions, placing you in-field, out of state, for several weeks at
a time with a fixed schedule for that duration. These are W2
positions and travel and lodging are covered by us.
Keywords: Groundwork Operations, Baltimore , Truck Driver - OTR CDL Class A, Logistics, Transportation & Drivers , Middle River, Maryland
