Baton Rouge, LA
regional Hiring Location

BATON ROUGE, LA DRIVERS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Professional Tanker Drivers: Reliable Weekly Pay, Frequent Home Time with Opportunities for Longer Loads.

New location near Baton Rouge in Geismar, Louisiana. This is Highway Transport’s location in the gulf coast region. Family-owned! Highway Transport continues to be a leader in the chemical hauling business, providing the best in miles, pay, and benefits to our drivers. Over 80% of our business relies on out-and-back runs from our service centers, meaning you receive reliable mileage, pay, and home time week over week. DON’T MISS OUT – SIGN ON BONUS FOR A LIMITED TIME! Discover why Highway is Home to Professional Tanker Drivers. Reach out to our recruiters today! 1-800-800-5856

  • 12 months tractor trailer experience required.
  • Sign On Bonus!
  • Detention Pay – Starts 1 Minute After On-Time Delivery
  • Out & Back Runs
  • Frequent Home Time
  • IRS-approved Per Diem Plan
  • Accessorial Hourly Pay
  • 24 Hour/365 a Day Coverage with a Live Dispatcher
  • Assigned, Safe, Well-Maintained Tractors
  • Excellent Benefits After 30 Days
  • Paid Orientation & Training
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays

This is an excellent Package and Plenty of Home life for tanker drivers, so don’t wait! 

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GETTING DRIVERS PAID

Highway Transport pays from minute 1 on detention. Our company is one of the few trucking companies who pay from minute one.

PAY:

  • Detention Pay
  • Weekly Paychecks
  • Accessorial Hourly Pay

REGIONAL:

  • Short out & back runs
  • Drivers are out overnight on average 3 nights per week.
  • Assigned, well-maintained tractors
  • PeopleNet
  • Uniforms and PPE equipment provided

HIGHWAY TRANSPORT OFFERS:

  • Any type of load from OTR to short regional runs within close radius of service center
  • Frequent, quality home time on regional runs
  • Great pay & benefits
  • Group Health, Dental, Vision Insurance plans effective after 30 days
  • Paid orientation & training
  • Assigned trucks
  • Wireless Internet (where available)
  • Convenient web-based access for viewing payroll details
  • Company culture of safety
  • Family atmosphere
  • Comfortable driver facilities
  • Respectful, kind, considerate driver managers and support staff
  • Rolling Strong – Enjoy access to a health coach, and take control of your wellness. Highway provides truck drivers with access to exciting new Rolling Strong wellness guidance. Highway’s program is named, “The Dale Ducote Rolling Strong Program.“

PAID ORIENTATION & OJT:

  • Flat rate paid per day for classroom training
  • Nice hotel, meals, shuttle to-and-from class
  • Flat rate paid per day for on-the-job training with a trainer (paid on first regular paycheck)

Am I Qualified to Apply?

Drivers are required to have the following to be considered eligible for employment:

Experience:

  • 12 months recent tractor trailer

Endorsements:

  • CDL-A with hazmat and tanker

Preferred:

  • TWIC Card and Passport Preferred (company reimbursed)
  • Must meet Highway Transport’s MVR requirements
  • Regional Driver must live within 45 miles of the Baton Rouge, LA service center
  • OTR Driver must live within 100 miles of Baton Rouge, LA service center

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