Truck Driver

PTL | Starting at $0.60 CPM Solo | $0.75 CPM Teams | New Pay Increase | 100% Employee-Owned

PTL is hiring CDL-A Solo and Team Drivers for OTR opportunities with higher pay, consistent freight, flexible home time, and one of the most unique ownership programs in trucking.

Drivers are paid for every dispatched mile through the day before payroll, helping maximize take-home pay and reduce the lag that often comes with traditional mileage pay.

• Solo Drivers start at $0.60 CPM , with milestone increases every 50,000 miles and no pay cap .
• Team Drivers start at $0.75 CPM , with increases every 100,000 miles beginning from mile one.
• Military Veterans receive additional pay based on their years of service, regardless of MOS.
• Eligible drivers also become employee owners through PTL's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), earning company shares each year.

New Pay Increase – Effective July 20, 2026

PTL recently announced another pay increase for company drivers.

OTR Drivers

• 7 Days Out / 2 Days Home: +$0.03 CPM
• 12 Days Out / 3 Days Home: +$0.03 CPM
• 21 Days Out / 4 Days Home: +$0.04 CPM

Regional Drivers

• Regional Drivers: +$0.02 CPM

Additional OTR Pay by Home State

Drivers living in PTL's Core Hiring Network receive even more.

Eligible states include:

• Arkansas
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Michigan
• Missouri
• Nebraska
• Ohio
• Oklahoma
• Pennsylvania
• Tennessee
• Texas
• West Virginia

Additional Pay for Core Network Drivers

Solo Drivers

• +$0.05 CPM

Team Drivers

• +$0.025 CPM per driver

Drivers Living Outside the Core Network

Drivers residing in all other states also receive an additional increase:

Solo Drivers

• +$0.02 CPM

Team Drivers

• +$0.01 CPM per driver

These state-based increases apply to OTR drivers running 7/2, 12/3, or 21/4 schedules and do not apply to Regional, Dedicated, or Local positions.

Home Time Options

Choose the schedule that best fits your lifestyle:

• 7 Days Out / 2 Days Home
• 12 Days Out / 3 Days Home
• 21 Days Out / 4 Days Home

PTL offers the flexibility to find a schedule that works for you while providing consistent miles and dependable freight.

Additional Earnings

Drivers have even more opportunities to increase their income through:

• NEW: Layover Pay increased to $75 per day
• $1,000 Weekly Gross Pay Protection for eligible OTR drivers available for dispatch at least seven consecutive days
• Monthly Performance Bonuses
• Driver Referral Bonuses
• $75 Hazmat Bonus
• $75 Northeast Bonus
• $100 New York City Bonus
• Detention Pay
• Extra Stop Pay

PTL at a Glance

• 85+ years in business
• 100% Employee-Owned
• 1,000+ Trucks
• 3,000+ Trailers
• Average haul length of 700 miles
• 100% No-Touch Freight

Driver Benefits

PTL offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Weekly Pay
• Paid Orientation
• Free Rider Program
• No-Deposit Pet Policy
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Free Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

Why Drive for PTL?

At PTL, you're more than just a driver—you're an employee owner. With newly increased pay, uncapped mileage raises, multiple home-time options, excellent benefits, and one of the strongest ownership programs in trucking, you'll have the opportunity to build both a rewarding career and a financial future.

Whether you prefer running solo or as part of a team, PTL offers the miles, stability, and support to help you succeed.

Apply Today

Join one of America's most respected employee-owned carriers and start earning more from your very first mile.

Start at $0.60 CPM Solo or $0.75 CPM Team. Earn more with PTL's new pay increases. Drive farther. Earn more. Own more.