CDL A Solo OTR Truck Drivers

DSL Express and partners are hiring CDL-A Truck Drivers – OTR Solo and Teams to run a newly updated and modernized fleet. Company drivers with 2+ years of experience and a decent MVR/PSP score are preferred. Positions are open immediately. We are recruiting primarily from Kansas and the Derby, KS area but are open to candidates from other states.

• 30% Line Haul + Bonuses (most popular for solos)
• $1,900–$2,400 Weekly Average + Bonuses
• Option to 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 Per Week: $1,900 – $2,400 per week, with some peaks reaching $2,700+ on legal hours. Pay is performance based and we offer 30% of the gross with the option to switch to miles pay at any time. Seasonal averages: slow season $1,900–$2,100, peak season $2,100–$2,400. Peak seasons are higher overall.

• 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 earned $115,000 in 2025.
• No driver earned less than $104,000 when running full time.
• Seasonal or excessive home time drivers were not included.

• Up to 30% line haul plus bonuses.
• Average pay in the dry season: $1,900–$2,100, rare best weeks over $2,400.
• Average pay in peak season: $2,100–$2,400, rare best weeks over $2,700.
• Average miles on percentage pay: 2,000–2,500 miles in slow season, up to 3,000 in busy season.

• Option to switch at any time to up to 60 cents per mile plus bonuses, up to 65 cents for manual drivers.
• Average miles on miles pay: 2,500–3,600 miles per week.
• Average gross income: $1,600–$2,400 legal max per week per driver.

• Available for drivers with a team member.
• Up to 75 cents per mile plus bonuses, depending on experience and MVR.
• Average miles: 5,500–7,000 per week.
• Average gross income: $4,100–$5,200 per week total split.
• Current market is not favorable for teams. Solos on percentage do better.

We seek motivated, safe, and dedicated drivers. Unsafe drivers, those who miss stops continually, or simply wish to sit at truck stops all day will not be considered. Success is performance‑based and directly related to your effort. We aim to provide a fair, rewarding, and professional environment for drivers who respect the job.

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

• Must have a Class A CDL. Additional endorsements are a bonus.
• Minimum 2 years CDL experience.
• Clean MVR and reasonable PSP report.
• Dry vans or reefer work available.
• No touch freight policy.
• Residence location is not a requirement.
• Unlimited miles within ELD compliance but we promote reduced miles on percentage for profitability and safety.

• 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 passing 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.

• OTR truck driving requires health and willingness to work.
• Minimum of 2 years of driving experience.
• Valid CDL Class A without pending suspensions.
• Ability to operate modern ELD systems.
• Must pass a drug test; no acceptations.
• Valid medical card issued.
• Stable work history and good references.
• No more than 3 moving violations or accidents in the last 3 years.
• No failed or refused drug or alcohol tests in the last 4 years.
• No DWI, DUI, or BAC violations in the last 4 years.
• No reckless driving convictions in the last 3 years.
• No license suspension for points or unpaid tickets in the last 3 years.
• No more than 2 moving violations in the last year.
• Provide at least 3 years of verifiable work history. Non‑driving work history for the past 3 years will also be verified.

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