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U. S. Express trucking company hires experienced class a drivers for regional truck driving jobs, dedicated truck driving jobs, intermodal truck driving jobs
CRST Van for student cdl paid training, team drivers, excellent Lease Purchase program, and trucking jobs for experienced class a drivers
Celadon Trucking-otr and regional truck driving jobs for CDL Class A recent graduates and experienced drivers
Heartland Express features Regional otr trucking jobs with drivers home every weekend and one of the highest pay in the industry
Metropolitan Trucking offers national Regional trucking jobs and otr trucking jobs with excellent home time and the latest in-truck technology
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Arnold Transportation offers dry van hauls with regional, otr, and dedicated trucking jobs, excellent pay and weekend home time
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Truck driving jobs through Texas Star Express
NFI National Freight offers regional and local trucking jobs for both solo and team company drivers. Regional drivers often home every other day. Dry van and reefer
Sharkey Transportation has a variety of truck driving jobs for professional CDL-A drivers. Refrigerated, Dry Van, and Flatbed - Local, OTR, and Dedicated. Customized pay plans and six home time options.
Oakley Transport is a liquid food grade carrier operating in 48 states. Solo and team company drivers average 2,500-2700 miles wkly
Jacobson Transportation offers dedicated trucking jobs and otr trucking jobs for both solo and teams in many states across the U.S.
CDL Class A local, dedicated, regional and otr trucking jobs with Combined Transport in their Glass, Heavy Haul, Wind and Reefer Division

Truck Driver Qualifications FAQs

What is the age requirement to drive a truck?

The Department of Transportation’s minimum age requirement is 21 years of age. Many companies require a driver to be at least 23 years of age.


Do I have to take a Dept of Transportation physical?

Yes. The US Department of Transportation requires drivers to be able to pass a physical. Some of the areas it will cover are vision, blood pressure, and blood sugar. You MUST be able to pass a DOT physical on the first day of training or orientation.


Do have to take a Dept of Transportation drug screen?

Yes. The drug screen is a requirement of the DOT and will be administered on the first day of training or orientation. The drug screen can detect small traces of illegal drug use including marijuana, cocaine and other narcotics. You MUST be able to pass a DOT drug screen. You will also be randomly tested during your training and throughout your driving career.


Could my driving record prevent me from getting a truck driving job?

Yes. There are many factors that can prevent you from getting a truck driving job. We recommend that you get a copy of your MVR and have it on hand as you proceed. Certain factors, such
as the seriousness of a traffic offense or how long ago it occurred are evaluated by each company differently.

Company underwriting policies and guidelines can vary so we recommend that you talk with an industry specialist first before you submit an application to a company or sign a contract for training school.


Could my criminal background prevent me from getting a truck driving job?

Yes. This is a complicated area. Most companies will not hire someone with a criminal background. But there are some guidelines that may help.


Do I have to have a drivers license to become a truck driver or get my CDL License?

Yes. You must hold a valid US Driver’s License for at least 12 months before you can attend CDL Class A training.


Do I have to speak English?

The US Department of Transportation states that a driver “must be able to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.”


Do I have to be a US Citizen?

No, but if you are not currently a US Citizen, you do have to hold a valid Permanent Resident Card.


Why do you need my SS# on the application?

The U. S. Department of Transportation requires all truck driving job applicants to provide a valid Social Security # when completing the job application. In order to complete a background check
and employment history process, personal information such as your date of birth and Social Security number are required. This information is for criminal checks, motor vehicle reports
and employment verifications. Your personal information is kept secure and is not shared with any other party or company other than to a potential employer. Please read our Privacy Policy.

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Great Lakes Truck Driving School in Ohio offers CDL Class A truck driving training course
Hamrick School in Medina, Ohio offers CDL Class A truck driver training classes
Roadrunner Transportation Services offers a best-in-class solo and team Lease Purchase program, trucking jobs for regional, dedicated, local and otr class a drivers
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Transport America-the trucking company that is changing trucking. Solo/Teams for Regional, Dedicated, Owner Operators and Lease-To-Own
Sargent Trucking
E W Wylie offers flatbed long haul and regional trucking jobs-hires in most states, excellent pay package.
Morgan Southern for dedicated, otr, local and regional trucking jobs for solo/teams. Owner-operator and Lease Purchase available
Wiley Sanders Trucking
Sunco Carriers is an all Owner-Operator company, a regional refrigerated carrier with all reefer freight.
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Gordon Trucking hires otr, regional, dedicated and owner operators solo/teams
Quality Carriers
Smokey Point Distributing
trucking jobs with Epes Transport System
Bruenger Trucking offers over-the-road driving jobs, Midwest regional driving jobs, and Lease Purchase options with a large leasing area


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