Join Always There Express as a company CDL-A driver. $0.75 CPM flat rate, all miles paid, flexible home-time options, modern dry van equipment, and fast hiring.
Straightforward compensation with the same mileage rate for loaded and empty miles.
Paid on all miles — loaded and empty. No mileage bands.
Sign-on bonus available subject to applicable eligibility and company terms.
Referral bonus available according to current company referral terms.
Pay is deposited every Friday.
Detention and layover pay available, including when the broker does not pay.
Additional stops are paid separately. Cash advances are also available.
A dry van position designed for experienced CDL-A drivers looking for consistent miles and structured home time.
All miles — loaded and empty. Same rate for solo or team.
Choose a schedule based on how long you want to stay on the road. Long-haul states have a four-week minimum.
Drivers have access to modern automatic equipment and the amenities needed for life on the road.
Requirements are reviewed during the qualification process.
Minimum two years of CDL-A driving experience.
Clean Clearinghouse status and successful drug-test requirements.
No SAP, DUI, or DWI according to the current hiring requirements.
Maximum 3 minor violations within the last 3 years.
Maximum 1 preventable accident within the last 3 years.
No truck abandonment history.
Bring your pet according to current company policy.
Love's fuel cards are provided.
Toll passes are provided.
Access to an on-site repair shop.
24/7 dispatch and roadside support.
Travel assistance up to $250 and airport pickup.
No security deposit — keep every mile you earn.
Cash advances are available according to company policy.
Driver referral bonus of $500 under current program terms.
A straightforward recruiting and onboarding process.
Submit your CDL and driver information online.
Discuss experience, pay, lanes, home time, and requirements.
Complete the required qualification and drug-testing process.
Complete orientation and prepare for your first load.
Orientation duration: approximately 24 hours.
Flights are covered up to $250. Uber pickup is available from Chicagoland and Chicago airports. Drug testing is performed before noon and may be completed on-site or prior, depending on the situation.
Answers to common questions drivers ask before applying.
Yes. The advertised rate is $0.75 CPM flat and applies to all miles, including loaded and empty miles.
No. The advertised compensation uses a flat $0.75 CPM rate.
Yes. The current offer is available for solo or team drivers, subject to qualification and equipment availability.
Direct deposit is made weekly on Friday.
A $5,000 sign-on bonus is advertised, subject to eligibility and applicable company terms.
Yes. The current advertised referral bonus is $500, subject to the applicable referral program terms.
Yes. Detention and layover pay are offered according to the company's current compensation policy.
Yes. Extra stops are paid separately according to the current compensation policy.
The fleet includes Volvo and Freightliner Cascadia trucks, with model years ranging from 2020 through 2026.
Yes. The listed fleet uses automatic transmissions.
The current position uses 53-foot dry van trailers.
The current lanes include the South, Southeast, and Southwest.
The trucks are governed at approximately 69–70 MPH.
The current schedule is 2 weeks out / 2 days off, 3 weeks out / 3 days off, or 4 weeks out / 4 days off. Each additional week out adds one additional day off.
The minimum scheduled time out is 2 weeks. Certain long-haul states require a minimum of 4 weeks out.
The listed long-haul states are New York, Florida, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, and North Dakota.
Yes. Pets are allowed according to current company policy.
Love's fuel cards are provided.
Toll passes are provided according to the company's current policy.
Yes. An on-site repair shop is available.
Dispatch is not forced. Drivers are encouraged to work with dispatch to help identify available freight and mileage opportunities.
The company does not use inward-facing cameras.
The company uses Samsara ELD tablets.
Yes, when your home is reasonably close to your route. OTR drivers may take resets on the road depending on their schedule.
Yes. Cash advances are available according to current company policy.
The current requirements include at least 2 years of CDL-A experience, a clean Clearinghouse and drug-test qualification, and no SAP, DUI, or DWI according to the listed hiring requirements.
The listed requirement allows a maximum of 3 minor violations within the last 3 years.
The listed requirement allows a maximum of 1 preventable accident within the last 3 years.
No. The listed requirements specify no truck abandonment history.
Travel assistance is available up to $250, with airport pickup available according to the orientation arrangements.
Orientation is held at 565 Anderson Dr, Unit B, Romeoville, IL 60446.
Orientation is approximately 24 hours.
Drug testing may be completed on-site or prior to orientation, depending on the individual case. The listed orientation process requires the drug test before noon.
The current recruiting offer advertises a potential start within 24 hours for qualified drivers, subject to completing the required hiring and qualification process.
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