CDL-A OTR Truck Drivers: Join an Elite Fleet, award-winning carrier for high-paying runs with flexible schedules!
Looking for your forever driving home? At American Central Transport, we don't just offer jobs—we build careers. As a Midwest-based carrier driven by integrity and support, we go above and beyond for our drivers every day. In fact, ACT consistently scores higher than top-quartile carriers in driver satisfaction, communication, and advocacy.
We've been named one of America's Best Fleets to Drive For eight years running—and in 2025, we earned the Elite Fleets designation from TCA, a rare back-to-back achievement that confirms our commitment to excellence.
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
CDL-A OTR Truck Driver 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 with a certified truck driving school
No more than 3 jobs in past year or 7 in the past 3 years