Dedicated Reefer Driver Job in Philadelphia, PA($.58-$.61 CPM)

Dedicated Reefer Driver Job in Philadelphia, PA($.58-$.61 CPM)


Company
Shaffer Trucking
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job Type
Full-time
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Job Description
Dedicated Reefer Driver Job - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

TM6

CDL A Dedicated, Home Weekends. Top 50% average $77,492

Shaffer Trucking offers home weekends with a Dedicated fleet.

Salary: Top 50% average $77,492 per year

CPM: Starting pay $.58 to $.61 cpm

Experience: One-year verifiable tractor trailer experience with a class A CDL

Benefits of Joining Shaffer Trucking

Safe Driver Productivity Bonus

Top pay certified carrier

Full benefits

Health from BCBS, dental, vision, life, and 401K

Annual profit sharing

Profit Sharing Contributed $11.5 million in 2025

Guaranteed detention pay

Pet policy

2 dogs or cats

No-cost rider policy

Increased cruise speed

Paid orientation

Industry leading CSA scores

Average equipment age …

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Q What is the median hourly wage for welders in the United States as of 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the median hourly wage for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers is $25.22 as of May 2026 data. Welders in manufacturing earn $26.15 per hour on average while those in construction receive $24.80 per hour. Overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate applies after 40 hours per week under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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As per the U.S. Department of Labor, welders must complete a high school diploma or equivalent plus a postsecondary welding program lasting 6 to 18 months. AWS Certified Welder credential and 2,000 hours of documented experience are required for most positions in structural welding. Employers in shipbuilding and aerospace require additional ASME Section IX qualifications.
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As per the U.S. Department of Labor, full-time welders work 40 hours per week with overtime required after 40 hours. Workers receive at least 10 paid holidays and accrue 10 days of paid sick leave annually under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act extensions. Union contracts in construction add 15 days of paid vacation after one year.
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As per the Internal Revenue Service, welders earning $52,500 annually in 2026 pay 12% federal income tax on income between $11,601 and $47,150 plus 22% on the amount above $47,150. Social Security tax is withheld at 6.2% up to the $168,600 wage base. Employers must issue Form W-2 by January 31 each year.
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