OTR Driver; Class C

Firearms OTR Driver

Rock Island Auction Company (RIAC), the #1 firearms auction house in the world, is seeking a professional and reliable full-time Over-the-Road (OTR) Driver. No CDL required. With a passion for firearms and safety, the OTR Driver maximizes earning potential for special bonuses by traveling across the country with an assigned co-driver to transport guns and historic auction items while hearing first‑hand stories and experiencing adventure.

Highly competitive starting salary. This position has an hourly gross base rate of $21.63 and eligibility for insurance benefits after meeting the required waiting period. When not driving, the full-time OTR Driver works in the warehouse, ships items to clients, sets up displays for auction, and/or completes inventory projects during standard hours of operation (08:00 a.m.

- 05:00 p.m. CST).

Typical day:

• Travel between RIAC facilities and client locations for pickup and delivery.
• Handle and ensure safe loading and unloading of collectible firearms, bladed weapons, and other military/historic collectibles.

OTR trip expectations:

Full-time OTR Driver completes one long trip per month with an average of 8-10 consecutive days; actual length may vary. Additionally, the driver should expect 3-5 day OTR trips approximately 1-3 times per month.

Why work for RIAC?

• Full-time OTR driver is hourly and benefits eligible.
• All meals, lodging, and other relevant expenses paid while on the road.
• At Rock Island location, free fountain soda, fruit, oatmeal, and treats.
• Bonus money.
• End-over-year bonus based on total days on the road:
  • 50 days - $2,000
  • 100 days - $4,000
  • 150 days - $6,000
  • 180 days - $10,000
• Drivers who are on the road after 8 days also receive a bonus day off.

Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain Illinois Class C driver's license (Class C for Iowa residents) or equivalent.
• Ability to pass DOT physical.
• Favorable driving record without DUI conviction(s) within the past seven years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain active FOID card status (Illinois residents only).

Requirements such as Class C Illinois driver's license, DOT physical, and FOID card are paid by the company.

The employer and its subsidiaries are Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employers. To learn more about EEO, please review "EEO is the Law" poster in English (including a screen-readable electronic version), Spanish, Arabic, and Chinese.