OTR CDL Class A Single​/Team Driver

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DSL Express and partners are now hiring CDL Class A Solo OTR Truck Drivers for OTR and Teams to operate our newly updated and modernized fleet. Company drivers with 2+ years of experience and a decent MVR/PSP score. Hiring immediately. Seeking drivers from Ohio and the Cleveland, OH area (and in other states). Nationwide OTR routes are available. Pay is respectable.

Lowest full‑time earnings start at $104,000 per year, increasing for diligent drivers.

• 30% Line Haul + Bonuses (most popular for solos).
• $1,900–$2,400 Weekly Average + Bonuses.
• Switch anytime to miles pay.
• Up to 60 cents per mile (automatic drivers).
• Up to 65 cents per mile (manual drivers).
• Well over $104K+ per year on percentage (up to $145k top end).
• No Forced Dispatch.

Average pay ranges from $1,900–$2,400 per week, with peaks reaching $2,700+ during legal hours. Performance‑based, with 30% of gross and option to switch to miles pay anytime. Slow season typically $1,900–$2,100; peak $2,100–$2,400. Rare slow weeks dip to $1,500; rare peak weeks hit $2,700+.

• 87% of drivers chose percentage pay in 2025.
• Top runners hit the $145,000 range last year in 2025.
• Most top runners were around $125,000 in 2025.
• Average drivers good at what they do but not top tier still made the $115,000 range last year.
• In 2025, nobody made less than $104,000 when running full time here ($104,130 to be exact).
• Drivers who were seasonal or had excessive home time were not included as outliers.

• Up to 30% line haul plus bonuses. Drivers make more in the post‑COVID market.
• Average pay in dead season $1,900–$2,100; peak $2,100–$2,400.
• Average miles on percentage pay is reduced intentionally to save fuel.

• Option to switch to up to 60 cents per mile plus bonuses.
• Average miles per week 2,500–3,600; gross income $1,600–$2,400 legal max.

• Team provided; up to 75 cents per mile plus bonuses.
• Average miles 5,500–7,000 per week; gross income $4,100–$5,200 per week total split.

• Must have Class A CDL. Additional endorsements a bonus.
• Minimum 2+ years of CDL experience.
• Clean MVR and reasonable PSP report.
• Dry vans or regional work available.
• No-touch freight.
• Location flexibility.
• Unlimited miles within ELD compliance, but reduced miles on percentage.

• OTR truck driving demands health and willingness to work.
• Valid CDL Class A without pending suspensions.
• Work with modern ELD systems.
• Pass drug test. No acceptances.
• Valid medical card.
• Stable work history and good references.
• No more than 3 moving violations or accidents in last 3 years.
• No failed or refused drug/alcohol test in last 4 years.
• No DWI/DUI/BAC violations in last 4 years.
• No reckless driving convictions in last 3 years.
• No license suspension or unpaid tickets in last 3 years.
• No more than 2 moving violations last year.
• Provide at least 3 years of work history; non‑driving work history verified.

• No forced dispatch.
• Modern trucks, mostly automatic; some manuals.
• Fridges and inverters stocked.
• Truck home on hometime; parking options.
• Dedicated dispatcher assigned.
• 24/7 dispatch support.
• No touch freight.
• Weekly direct deposit.
• Flexible and good home time.
• Fuel cards and EZ‑passes provided.
• Less miles to make more (percentage).
• More time to get to deliveries (percentage).

• Weekly pay with direct deposit.
• Hazard occupational insurance for lost wages, medical, and a death beneficiary payout.
• Monthly bonuses based on safety, delivery, and communication.
• Bonuses for passed DOT inspections.
• Average gross income for solo: $1,900–$2,400 per week.
• Average gross income for team: $2,000–$2,600 per week per driver.