Driver's minimum amount of experience required to work
6 months
If a driver has a DUI/DWI, how old must it be?
At least 7 years ago
If a driver has a felony, how old must it be?
At least 7 years ago
Maximum Moving Violation Restrictions for past 3 years
2
Maximum Preventable Accident Restrictions past 3 years
2
Do you accept Driving School graduates?
General Information
Type Of Runs:
Example (48 / DED / REG / LTL)
OTR
Time Away From Home:
Example (10 - 14 Days)
10-14 Days
Lease Purchase Available:
Paid Orientation:
Rider Programs - Spouse
Yes
Rider Programs - Child
Yes
Pets
No
Pay Information
Starting Pay:
South - $.32 Midwest - $.33
Northeast/West - $.34
1 year Experience:
South - $.35 Midwest - $.36 Northeast/West -
$.37
2 years Experience:
South - $.35.5 Midwest - $.36.5 Northeast/West -
$.37.5
3 years Experience:
South - $.36 Midwest - $.37 Northeast/West -
$.38
4 years Experience:
South - $.36.5 Midwest - $.37.5 Northeast/West -
$.38.5
5 years Experience:
South - $.37 Midwest - $.38Northeast/West -
$.39
6 years Experience:
South - $.37.5 Midwest - $.38.5 Northeast/West -
$.39.5
7 years Experience:
South - $.38 Midwest - $.39 Northeast/West -
$.40
8 years Experience:
South - $.39 Midwest - $.40Northeast/West -
$.41
9 years Experience:
South - $.40 Midwest - $.41Northeast/West -
$.42
10 years Experience:
South - $.41 Midwest - $.42 Northeast/West -
$.43
Benefits
Cost To Driver Benefits:
depends on plan choice
Cost Family Benefits:
depends on plan choice
Dental:
Retirement:
Bonuses, Other Pay,
Miscellaneous
Bonuses:
Lay Over Pay:
$75.00
Breakdown Pay:
No
Loading/Unloading:
Yes
Tarp Pay:
No
Extra Pickup:
Yes
Company Comments
Requirements:
School graduates: Transport America currently requires a minimum of
6 months recent solo experience.
Please feel free to check back for posted updates regarding
inexperienced drivers.
Pay:
Up to $.39 depending on area of country and experience.
Area Guide:
South - GA, TN, TX
Midwest - OH, IN, IL, WI, MN, IA, MO, KS, MI, KY
Northeast/West - PA, CA
Driver Referral Bonus:
$500 (pay out $250 and $250)
*NEW HIRE PAY RATE IS CAPPED AT THE RATE FOR 5 YEARS EXPERIENCE.
IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN 5 YEARS EXP. THE RATE COMING ON WOULD BE THE
RATE AT 5 YEARS IN THEIR GEOGRAPHIC AREA
NEW POLICY:
No more than 2 moving violations and/or preventable accidents in
the past 3 years.
School graduates: Transport America currently requires a minimum
of 6 months recent solo experience.
Please feel free to check back for posted updates regarding
inexperienced drivers.
Payment Options:
Other Benefits: 0% No-Touch Freight: , Home Time
Offered: , Est. Miles A Week: Varies, Orientation Length: None ,
Satellite Communications: Other
Transport America
General Information
Established in: 1984 (25 years ago)
Type of Company: Public
Number of employees: 1,000 - 4,999
Number of company trucks: 1,000 - 4,999
Number of owner operators: 1,000 - 4,999
About Transport America:
Transport America is one of the nation's largest truckload
carriers offering an array of freight carriage and logistics
services in North America. Transport America provides full
truckload services, utilizing state of the art tractors, trailers,
and computer intelligence. The average age of our tractors is 2.2
years and 5.9 years for our trailers; and we have an exclusive
operating platform developed by Transport America for all of your
logistical needs. All of our company and contractor trucks are
equipped with satellite tracking, and are supported by state of the
art information systems that support: Electronic Data Interchange,
satellite tracking, Internet based load status and document
retrieval. At Transport America, we are an industry leader in
delivering your product safely, with consistent and reliable
service. Our corporate headquarters, central dispatch, and customer
service are located in Eagan, MN with Support Centers located
throughout the United States. Transport America's market focus is
the Eastern half of the United States, Central Canada, and Mexico
through the port of Laredo, TX. Transport America offers a
comprehensive array of services designed to meet the specific needs
of our customers.