CDL A Drivers

For CDL-A over-the-road truck drivers, it’s all about flexibility and earning power. Heartland Express offers both while putting you in the newest, most comfortable truck you can drive.
We know you drive for a living, and we are here to support you every mile along the way. Debt-free Heartland Express gives you the stability to build or continue your successful CDL-A OTR truck driving career.
How do you want to drive?

OTR runs as short as 10 days with 2 days at home

OTR runs on the road 4 weeks at a time with 4 days home

You want to stay out longer and keep earning miles? We can do that, too

You can also choose to drive one half of the country or go coast to coast. What works best for you, works best for us. That’s THE HEARTLAND DIFFERENCE!

Heartland Express Advantages for CDL-A OTR Truck Drivers:

Earnings up to $105,979/year depending on location

Scheduled Wage Increases for up to 20 Years’ Experience

Driver Pay Protection Program for things beyond your control

Multiple Bonus Opportunities

Dry Van Freight -- No Touch, Drop and Hook

48 State Operating Area

CDL-A OTR Truck Drivers Additional Benefits:

Paid Orientation/Training

Up to $2,000 401(k) Match Available

Paid Vacation

Health, dental, vision and life insurance

Latest Kenworth, Freightliner and International Tractors

Newly Updated and Remodeled Coast-to-Coast Terminal Facilities

Free Showers

Free Laundry

TV, Food and much more

CDL-A OTR Truck Driver Qualifications:

Class A CDL

6 months of tractor-trailer driving experience within the last year (training available)

21 Years of Age

Safety First Attitude, With a Proven Driving Record

About us:

A leader in transportation and logistics, Heartland Express provides collaborative truckload transportation service that enables companies to deliver exceptional service across their transportation network to improve customer satisfaction. Companies choose Heartland Express for its award winning on-time pickup and delivery, fleet capacity to cover commitments scaled to their needs, leadership in providing information about their shipments, and its performance in moving beyond the transactional to the strategic relationship to solve problems.