Job Description
Job Description
CDL-A Truck Drivers: Join an Elite Fleet, award-winning carrier for high-paying runs with flexible schedules!
American Central Transport is now hiring CDL-A drivers for high-paying runs in the Midwest and Southeast, pulling steady dry van freight. Experience an excellent work environment where you'll thrive, supported by a team rooted in Midwest values and our signature support.
Join a company that's been recognized as one of America's Best Fleets to Drive For eight years in a row and earned TCA's Elite Fleets recognition in 2025—proving we're among the best in the industry. With top pay, flexible home time, and a truly supportive team, ACT is where your career thrives.
CDL-A OTR Truck Drivers Enjoy:
- Earn $75,000 - $110,000/year
- Avg. $90,000/year - ACT ranks in the top quartile for company driver pay
- Run Midwest & Southeast! (No Northeast)
- Guaranteed 7 Days Home Monthly
- $2,500 retention bonus
- Paid practical miles – avg. 2,400/week
- Modern equipment – Modern equipment - 2022 or newer model equipment with APU, inverter, fridge & microwave! 100 new tractors and 150 new trailers added in 2025
- Outstanding safety & tech features – Carrier inverters & APUs in all trucks
- Supportive culture – 24/7 access to office staff, monthly driver luncheons, and optional monthly call with the President & CEO
- Driver-first communication
- Trusted by our team – 3% higher than top competitors for being a great company to work for
- No touch freight
- Medical, dental, vision, life & AD&D insurance
- Flex spending for medical & childcare expenses OR HSA
- Paid vacation time & holiday pay
- 401(k) – eligible after 90 days, 100% vested immediately with 4% company match
- Referral Bonus: Extra .02 a mile for every hired referral (for 1 year as long as both stay with company)
- Free rider authorization & pet rider options
- 22% of ACT drivers are U.S. veterans
Qualifications:
- Age 21+ with a valid Class A CDL
- Must have 1 year of OTR truck driving experience (6 months in the last year) OR 9 months OTR experience with a truck driving school
- No more than 3 jobs in last year and no more than 7 jobs in last 3 years