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Celadon Trucking
One Celadon Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46235

Celadon Trucking phone number (888) 847-8364
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Celadon Trucking

job title: Company Driver Solo, Company Driver Team, Owner Operator Solo, Owner Operator Team


Job Title:Company Driver Solo, Company Driver Team, Owner Operator Solo, Owner Operator Team

Hiring Positions: Company Driver Solo, Company Driver Team, Owner Operator Solo, Owner Operator Team

Hiring States: AL, AZ, CA, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV

Job Overview

Great Vacation Incentive!!! Drivers receive one week paid vacation for every 30,000 miles driven. Pay for each week vacation is $1,000!

Celadon has more driver opportunities than any other long haul trucking company in the Industry. That is why drivers refer to us as their 'Road Home.' We understand that people should work to live, not live to work. That is why we operate our Lifestyle Fleets . However, we also know there is a time in your life where money is very important. That's where our national Long Haul Fleets come into the picture. If you live in the right place, you can have the best of both worlds. Now you can see why Celadon has one of the lowest driver turnover rates in the industry.

If being an owner operator is what you desire, Celadon has the best lease purchase deal going. We have found that the best way for us to be successful is to make sure you are successful. Or BYOU, Bring Your Own Unit, and join the growing number of America's most successful owner operators. As an international carrier, we bring an entirely different dimension to trucking!

Lifestyle Fleets

The lifestyle fleets are designed for drivers who require quality home time.

If you live in the right areas, Celadon has a variety of local driving jobs.

Local Fleets

Operating Area
Generally within 100 miles of domicile terminal


Pay Home Time
  • Hourly Pay
  • Annual Increases
  • Paid Weekly
  • Safety Bonus specific to program
  • Home Daily
  • Regular Schedules
Freight Average Hours per Week
  • Dry Freight
  • Mostly Drop & Hook
  • Regular Schedules
  • 40 - 60 hours
Dispatch Method Average Weekly Pay
  • Dispatched from terminals
  • Minimum of $500 per week

Regional Fleets

This fleet is for drivers who need a little less time off, but require consistent time through the house.

Operating Area
Usually within 800 miles of domicile

Pay Information: (paid every Friday)

Experience Rate per Mile
3 - 11 months .31
1 year .32
2 years .33
3 years .34

* with the same 1/2 cent increase every 60,000 miled driven up to a .40 cent cap

Guaranteed Dock Detention
$15 per hour, after 2 hours, paid in 15 minute increments

Average Weekly Pay Pay Increases
$768 per week 1/2 cent every 60,000 miles driven until you reach top pay of .40 per mile
Freight Average Miles per Week
  • Dry Van
  • 95% No Touch
  • 100% Lumper Reimbursement
  • 85% Drop and Hook
2,200 - 2,800 per week
Home Time Safety Bonus
Home weekly
1 Week paid vacation every 30,000 dispatched miles
.01 per mile paid annually up to $1,400 for safe production

Dedicated Fleets

Celadon has a number of dedicated fleets. Depending on where you live you may qualify. Keep your driver manager informed if you are interested.

Operating Area/Hiring Area
Specific to program


Pay Home Time
Specific to program
(could be mileage or could be salary)

Very Consistent
Average Miles per Week Safety Bonus
2,300 - 3,300 .01 per mile paid annually up to $1,400 for safe production

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Long Haul Fleets

Our national general cargo fleet runs the way a long haul operation should. It has a long length of haul with steady, almost routine freight lanes.

National Long Haul Fleets

This is our traditional long haul fleet. It runs the way a long haul operation should with a long length of haul (1,050 miles) and nearly routine freight lanes. That means steady hometime and money!

Pay Information: (paid every Friday)

Experience Rate per Mile
3 - 11 months .31
1 year .32
2 years .33
3 years .34

* with the same 1/2 cent increase every 60,000 miled driven up to a .40 cent cap

Guaranteed Dock Detention
$15 per hour, after 2 hours, paid in 15 minute increments

Average Annual Income Range Pay Increases
$42,000 - $ 52,000 1/2 cent every 60,000 miles driven until you reach top pay of .40 per mile

Freight Average Miles per Week
  • Dry Van
  • 95% No Touch
  • 100% Lumper Reimbursement
  • 85% Drop & Hook
2,500 - 2,800. Mostly between the midwest southwest and southeast.
Home Time Days Out
1 day off every 7 days running. Stopping by the house for 1/2 day or taking 8 hour break at home is not your day off!

1 week paid vacation every 30,000 dispatched miles

10 - 14 days out is all that is required, however for best productivity results 14 - 21 days. The choice is yours!
Safety Bonus
.01 per mile paid annually up to $1,400 for safe production

National Team

This is a true team operation. Long length of haul (1,200 miles) mostly drop and hook.

Pay (Paid every Friday) Total Pay
.35 Base Rate

.01 bonus for all miles over 18,000 per month

.03 bonus for all miles over 19,000 per month

.04 bonus for all miles over 20,000 per month

.06 bonus for all miles over 21,000 per month

.42 per Mile

Guaranteed Dock Detention
$15 per hour, after 2 hours, paid in 15 minute increments

Average Weekly Pay Average Miles per Week
$2,100 per week (split) 4,500 - 6,000 miles per week

Freight Days Out
  • Dry Van
  • 95% No Touch
  • 100% Lumper eimbursement
  • 85% Drop & Hook

10 - 17 days out is all that is required, however for best production results 14 - 21 days. The choice is yours!
Home Time Safety Bonus
1 day off every 7 days out. Stopping by the house for 1/2 day or 8 hour break is not a day off!

1 week paid vacation every 30,000 miles driven per driver

.01 per mile split or up to $1,400 paid annually for safe production

Owner Operators (Solo & Team)

Celadon has the best owner/operator package in the industry. We do not promise high rates of pay only to take it away in other costs that are charged to the owner. It is a no-nonsense, easy to understand package.

Pay Information:

Average per Mile Rate of $1.035! Rate per Mile
Base Rate
( all miles, loaded or empty )
.81
Guaranteed Dock Detention Pay
( $36 per hour after 2 hours )
.02
Production Bonus
( $1,500 every 30,000 dispatched miles )
.05
Fuel Surcharge
( weighted average based on DO E,
current 8/3-9 )
.075
Paid State Road Tax
( Not 2290 IRS Federal Road Tax )
.02
Paid Fuel Tax .025
Paid Base Plates
( After 1 year of service )
.015
Paid Permits .005
Paid Tolls
( East of Ohio )
.015
TOTAL PAY

Guaranteed Dock Detention
$36 per hour, after 2 hours, paid in 15 minute increments

$1.035
Average Weekly Pay Average Miles per Week
Single Operators - $2,349 (This amount does not include fuel surcharge)
Team Operators - $4,050 (This amount does not include fuel surcharge)

Single Operators - 2,500 - 3,300
Team Operators - 4,500 - 5,500
Freight Plates & Permits
  • Dry Van
  • 95% No Touch
  • 100% Lumper Reimbursement
  • 85% Drop & Hook
Paid by Celadon after first year
Home Time Qualcomm Fee
For highest productivity 14 - 21 days out 3 - 4 days off

$14 per week Installation and removal is FREE!
Safety Bonus State Road Taxes
.01 per mile paid annually up to $1,400 for safe production

State road taxes paid by Celadon
( Not 2290 IRS Federal Road Tax)
Fuel Taxes
Fuel taxes paid by Celadon

Lease Purchase

Celadon has the best lease purchase programs in the industry. Celadon's number one priority is your success. That's why we have a very driver-friendly lease program. We understand you have a family to feed and protect. We do not set you up to fail with high weekly charges. Celadon's lease purchase programs are no-nonsense no hidden charges, and are fair. We're in the freight business --so when it comes to buying trucks, our cost is your cost!

For more information, call (800) 729-9770.

New & Used Equipment Down
Volvo 770
Freightliners
$1,000
Average Weekly Pay Lease
Single Operator - $2,349
Team Operators- $4,050
( This amount does not include fuel surcharge )
18 month
36 month or
48 month
Payment Options: Paid Weekly , Direct Deposit Available , Retirement Plan / 401k , Lay Over Pay , Deadhead Pay , Stop off Pay , Vacation Pay , Orientation Expenses Paid ,

Other Benefits: 95% No-Touch Freight: , Home Time Offered: , Lease Purchase Program , Assigned Equipment , Assigned Dispatchers , 24/7 Dispatch Available , Base Plate & Permits , Passenger Program , Pet Policy , Health, Dental, Vision Plan, Life, Est. Miles A Week: 3,001 - 3,250, Orientation Length: 2 days , Satellite Communications: Qualcomm