Job Description:
If you are looking for consistent freight, strong miles, newer equipment, and a company that is upfront about what the job actually looks like, Cold Rush may be a good fit.
Solo drivers average approximately 3,000 miles per week on dedicated lanes. Starting pay is $0.57 CPM, with all loaded and empty miles paid. At the reported 3,000-mile weekly average, that works out to approximately $1,700 per week or $88,000 annually before bonuses.
Top-performing drivers can earn approximately $95,000 to $110,000 annually, depending on miles, time management, home time, and overall performance.
Pay & Earnings

• Starting pay of $0.57 CPM

• Paid on all loaded and empty miles

• Approximately 3,000 miles per week average for solo drivers

• Weekly pay by direct deposit

• 1 CPM longevity raise every six months

• $200 monthly safety bonus for qualifying drivers

• Referral program that pays 2 CPM on miles driven by drivers you refer while they remain employed

• Cash advances available

There is no guaranteed weekly mileage or pay. Cold Rush is built around consistent dedicated freight, but actual miles and earnings can vary.
Dedicated Freight That Keeps You Moving
Cold Rush operates dedicated freight primarily between the central United States and California.
Drivers typically haul 40-foot high-cube containers with a mix of refrigerated and dry freight, including:

• Beef and pork

• Produce

• Wine

• Frozen and refrigerated products

• General dry freight

The operation is designed to minimize wasted time.

• No-touch freight

• Primarily drop-and-hook

• Dedicated lanes

• Repeat freight network

• Drivers may turn down loads

• Paid loaded and empty miles

Typical operations include approximately two loads per week through an out-and-back freight cycle.
Home Time
Home time depends heavily on where you live and how close you are to Cold Rush's freight network.
Drivers in several core markets may qualify for a weekly 34-hour reset at home. Strong weekly home-time markets include areas around:

• Denver and Greeley, CO

• Cheyenne, WY

• Albuquerque, NM

• Kingman, AZ

• Dodge City, KS

• North Platte, Lincoln, and Grand Island, NE

• Reno, NV

• Sacramento and the Oakland/Bay Area, CA

• Amarillo, TX

Drivers outside the core freight lanes may need to stay out approximately three weeks at a time.
We will review your city and ZIP code with you before making a home-time commitment. We would rather give you an accurate expectation before you start than promise something the freight network cannot consistently support.
Hiring Areas
Cold Rush is currently recruiting qualified drivers in portions of:

• California

• Nevada

• Utah

• Wyoming

• Colorado

• New Mexico

• Arizona

• Nebraska

• Iowa

• Missouri

• Kansas

• Oklahoma

• Texas

Hiring availability and home-time options vary by location.
Equipment
Drive newer, well-equipped trucks built for life on the road.

• 2025 or newer Freightliner Cascadias

• Automatic transmissions

• Governed at 70 MPH

• Front-facing cameras only

• Refrigerator

• Inverter

• Opti Idle

• PrePass

• Company-provided tablet for load and dispatch information

• Drivers may take their truck home

Cold Rush typically trades tractors at approximately 320,000 miles.

Pet & Rider Policy
We know your truck is also your home while you are on the road.

• Pets up to 70 lbs. are allowed

• No pet deposit is currently required

• Riders over age 12 are permitted with authorization

What We Are Looking For
Qualified drivers should have:

• Valid Class A CDL

• At least 2 years of CDL-A OTR or regional driving experience

• Current DOT medical certification

• No more than 5 jobs within the last 3 years

• No more than 1 major moving violation within the last 3 years

• No more than 2 DOT-recordable accidents within the last 3 years

• No more than 3 incidents within the last 3 years

• Ability to qualify for a TWIC card

• Ability to operate automatic equipment

Local-only driving experience does not meet the current experience requirement.
Drivers who have completed the SAP process may be considered on a case-by-case basis. An incomplete SAP program is not eligible.
Orientation
Orientation takes place in Salt Lake City, Utah and begins on Tuesdays.

• Approximately 1.5 days

• $200 orientation pay after completion.

Job Requirements:
What We Are Looking For
Qualified drivers should have:

• Valid Class A CDL

• At least 2 years of CDL-A OTR or regional driving experience

• Current DOT medical certification

• No more than 5 jobs within the last 3 years

• No more than 1 major moving violation within the last 3 years

• No more than 2 DOT-recordable accidents within the last 3 years

• No more than 3 incidents within the last 3 years

• Ability to qualify for a TWIC card

• Ability to operate automatic equipment

Wage Range: 1700.00 - 1800.00 per week
General Description of Benefits: Company drivers have access to health, dental, and vision coverage.
Cold Rush pays 50% of the employee health insurance premium, with several plan options available.
Additional benefits and programs include:
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Monthly safety bonus
Longevity pay increases
Driver referral program
Pet and rider programs