SEASONAL CLASS A CDL HARVEST DRIVER 1.00MILE LOADED & EMPTY

Atlantic Pacific Inc. is hiring 10 or more experienced Class A CDL drivers for our 2026 corn-harvest transportation assignment supporting a major agricultural customer.

This is a full-time seasonal company-driver position expected to last approximately 68 weeks. Driver start dates will be staggered from August 15 through early September with the assignment expected to end in mid- to late October. Harvest timing depends on crop readiness field conditions and weather so exact dates may change.

THE ASSIGNMENT

Dedicated roundtrip: Plymouth IN to Worthington IN and return. Drivers are expected to complete one assigned roundtrip per scheduled workday subject to lawful Hours of Service safe operating conditions weather equipment condition and customer delays. Drivers must be prepared to remain assigned for the full harvest period and stay flexible as operating days and times may change.

Tractors are picked up and returned in Burr Ridge IL. Trailers are picked up at the beginning and returned at the end of the assignment in Mediapolis IA. Exact locations and movement instructions are provided after screening. Approved miles associated with the initial trailer pickup and final trailer return are paid at $0.50 per mile under the written offer.

EQUIPMENT

Atlantic Pacific provides 2023 or newer automatic tractors with sleeper cabs. Assigned brands may include Kenworth Freightliner Mack or Volvo. Aulick belt floor with integrated PTO trailers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Valid Class A CDL and current DOT medical certification

At least five years of verifiable Class A tractor-trailer experience

Must meet Atlantic Pacific and its insurers written MVR and PSP standards

Must authorize required driver-qualification employment-history and FMCSA Clearinghouse checks

Employment contingent on a company-arranged DOT pre-employment drug test with a verified negative result

Must complete required safety training and orientation in Des Plaines IL

Able to comply with all FMCSA ELD customer-site and PPE requirements

Professional respectful communication with Atlantic Pacific staff customer personnel and loading/unloading teams

Able to commit to the entire assigned 68 week harvest period

Previous corn-harvest agricultural-hauling or bulk/live-floor trailer experience is preferred.

PPE AND SITE SAFETY

Required PPE at customer locations includes a hard hat safety glasses gloves long-sleeve shirt and long pants plus any additional site-required PPE. Confirm high-visibility vest and safety-toe footwear and state what Atlantic Pacific supplies. Site safety rules are mandatory.

ONBOARDING AND TRAVEL

Selected drivers complete company safety orientation in Des Plaines IL. Atlantic Pacific arranges the DOT drug test through an approved collection site; out-of-state appointments may be available. Eligible out-of-area hires may receive up to $500 reimbursement of approved transportation expenses to and from the Burr Ridge equipment location under the written reimbursement policy.

PAY AND POSITION STATUS

This is a seasonal W-2 company-driver position. Statements are sent Wednesday and payment is initiated Thursday; bank posting time may vary. Actual gross earnings depend on approved paid miles completed dispatches weather customer operations and lawful Hours of Service. Mileage and earnings shown are estimates not guarantees. Add the paid orientation rate and a general description of health PTO retirement and other seasonal benefitsor state that they are not offered.

COMMITMENT AND CONDUCT

We are looking for dependable drivers who can complete the full assignment. If an early departure becomes unavoidable Atlantic Pacific requests 14 days notice whenever practicable. The role is seasonal and at-will. Serious safety violations negligence policy violations or unprofessional conduct may result in immediate removal from the assignment.

WHY EXPERIENCED DRIVERS WILL LIKE THIS ASSIGNMENT

$1.00 per approved route mile loaded and empty

Approximately 400 paid miles and approximately $400 gross per completed roundtrip

$0.50 per approved mile for initial trailer pickup and final trailer return movements

$200 qualifying layover when dispatched but unable to complete the run for reasons outside the drivers and carriers control

Weekly statements issued Wednesday; payment initiated Thursday

2023 or newer automatic sleeper tractors

Up to $500 in approved transportation-cost reimbursement for eligible out-of-area hires

Potential post-harvest opportunities for top performers; continued work is not guaranteed

HOW TO APPLY

Apply through this posting and include your full name phone number current city/state total years of Class A experience earliest available start date latest date through which you can commit and any harvest or agricultural-hauling experience.

Atlantic Pacific Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants and employees as required by law. Drivers are employed solely by Atlantic Pacific Inc. not by the agricultural customer.