Overview
For over 30 years, Atlantic Aqua Farms have set the highest standard of quality in the
North American Aquaculture industry. We place a high value on providing a positive working environment that ensures our employees are respected and challenged on a daily basis. We are seeking an efficient and professional Class A CDL Driver for a high-priority, "no-touch" shellfish transport role.
The Class A CDL driver position specializes in the time-sensitive transport of Atlantic Aqua Farm’s premier shellfish. This is a dedicated "no-touch" position where your primary focus is the safe, professional operation of refrigerated tractor-trailers. You will navigate a variety of routes, including local Maine day trips, Mid-coast coastal runs, and regional hauls to the Boston metropolitan area. This position offers a flat-rate per-trip pay structure, providing transparency and rewarding drivers for their expertise in navigating Maine and regional Northeast routes.
Key Responsibilities
- Professional Transit: Safely transport high-value seafood cargo between Mid-coast landing sites, including our Maine and Boston distribution hubs.
- No-Touch Freight: Focus entirely on driving and logistics; our warehouse and dock teams handle all loading and unloading of product.
- Reefer Management: Monitor and maintain refrigerated trailer temperatures to ensure the integrity of live and processed shellfish throughout the "cold chain."
- Flexible Routing: Manage a diverse schedule that includes predictable local Maine loops and same-day regional runs to Boston.
- Safety & Compliance: Conduct thorough pre/post-trip inspections and maintain accurate ELD logs in strict accordance with FMCSA and DOT regulations.
- Coastal Navigation: Comfortably maneuver Class A combinations through Maine's unique coastal geography and urban Boston traffic.
Qualifications & Requirements
- At least twenty-one years old (18 years is acceptable if working intrastate and not handling hazmat)
- License: Active Maine CDL Class A with a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
- Medical: Current DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
- Must
- Reliability: Ability to adhere to strict delivery windows dictated by seafood auctions and wholesale market hours.
- Reliability: Punctuality is critical to meet seafood auction and wholesale delivery windows.
- Tech: Proficient with ELD software and GPS routing tools.Drug & Alcohol Compliance
- Pre-Employment Testing: Passing a DOT-mandated drug screen is a condition of employment.
- Clearinghouse Query: Have a clean record in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
- Ongoing Testing: Participation in random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion testing is required.
Compensation & Route Style
- Per-Trip Pay: Earn a guaranteed flat rate for every completed run—no tracking hourly logs or fluctuating mileage pay.
- Route Variety: 1 - 2 trips per day
- The Boston Turn: Same-day regional runs to our Boston hub.
- Mid-coast Loop: Coastal Maine pickups and transfers.
- Local Maine Day Trips: Reliable, home-daily routes within the state.
- No-Touch Freight: Focus 100% on the road. Our dock teams handle all loading and unloading of shellfish crates and pallets.
- Shift Schedule: Monday through Friday (occasional weekends as needed)- No evenings
- Trip #1: 5 am – 11 am
- Trip #2: 11 am – 5 pm
Why Join Us?
- No Heavy Lifting: Save your back—our teams load the trucks for you.
- Route Variety: Avoid the burnout of the same daily loop with a mix of scenic Maine coast and regional highway hauls.
- Local Focus: Routes are designed to keep you close to home, with most runs being "home daily" or same-day returns.
Pay: $1,000.00 - $2,000.00 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid toll fees
- Paid training
- Prescription drug insurance
- Safety equipment provided
- Vision insurance
Work Location: On the road
