Inexperienced Drivers

Transport America Driving Opportunities

Transport America offers a variety of driving opportunities to meet the unique needs of our drivers and customers.  Transport America has operating authority in all 48 states and Canada, but the majority of freight originates and terminates east of I-35.  With a focus on building density in key lanes, Transport America is better able to serve customers and provide more home time options for our drivers.  Driver opportunities within our network include:

OTR Division – Drivers in our over-the-road division will haul freight across all points of our network.  In over 60% of our hiring area, our drivers can get home on a weekly basis (many times on the weekend but not guaranteed).  Drivers outside these areas can expect to get home every 10 to 14 days. 2005 average earnings for all drivers in our OTR Division was $53,638.

Dedicated Fleets – Drivers in our dedicated fleets may operate from a single customer location or cover multiple locations in a geographic area.  Transport America Dedicated drivers have more predictable home time and work schedule, familiarity with delivery and pick-up locations and consistent travel routes.  If you are interested in a dedicated position, please contact one of our driver friendly recruiters for current openings.

Lifestyle Fleets - Recognizing that not all driver home time needs are alike, Transport America developed the 7/7 and 14/7 fleets to provide our drivers with extended home time options. Under the 7/7 program, drivers are out for 7 days and then home for 7 days.  Under the 14/7 program, drivers are out for 14 days and then home for 7 days. Under these programs, drivers will share a tractor with one or two other drivers – more home time for our drivers – better equipment utilization for the company.  A win-win!

Driver Instructor – Transport America has been developing new drivers for the past 20 years and takes pride in having one of the best training programs in the industry.  At Transport America, new driver training is conducted utilizing a solo driver approach – no teaming.  This provides our new drivers with more quality instruction and behind the wheel learning time.  Driver Instructors at Transport America are an elite team – if you are interested in becoming a member, please contact your Support Center Manager after coming on board.

Team Drivers – Transport America offers a variety of options for team drivers. Recognizing that teams must keep moving to maximize earnings, Fleet team managers at Transport America plan and dispatch their teams to maximize productivity.  Top company team pay in 2005 $119,411, top Owner Operator team compensation in 2005 $289,386 including fuel surcharge.

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