Hiring CDL-A Truck Drivers
BIG PAY. BIG START. BIGGER POTENTIAL
Earn up to $200,000+ per year*
CHOICES THAT MOVE YOUR CAREER
Company, Lease Purchase & Lease Operator paths
ROLL EASY, RUN SMART
99% no-touch freight that keeps you moving
Why Drive for Dart?
We’re bringing more pay, more paths, and more possibilities to your local area! Company seat or contractor, lease today or own tomorrow: Dart gives CDL-A truck drivers the freedom to choose the future they want.
Pick steady miles and stability, ride high as your own boss, or step into truck ownership with programs designed to reduce risk and increase earning power. Pair that with easy freight, strong support, and multiple fleet choices, and you’ve got a career that can run as far as you want it to.
Lease Purchase Overview
Earn like an owner from day one. Top lease drivers gross $200,000+ per year, earning $1.12/mi loaded and $1.07/mi empty plus fuel surcharge, with a 2CPM bonus your first year. Steady, easy freight keeps your business moving.*
Fuel up and get rolling. All new lease purchase operators get a $500 new hire fuel bonus to help jump start their earnings.
Fuel discounts that fight rising prices. Take advantage of Dart’s fuel discounts to help offset rising fuel costs and keep more of every load in your pocket.
Start with $0 down. Step into ownership with no financial barriers and predictable payments.
Affordable weekly payments help you stay profitable. Keep your costs manageable as you build your business. Truck payments start as low as $327 per week and range up to $588 per week for a 2024 model, giving you options that fit your budget and business goals.
Run newer trucks built for comfort & performance. Operate late-model Freightliners, Internationals, and Peterbilts, all equipped with inverters, fridges, Bluetooth, SiriusXM, bunk heating and cooling, and more.
Build your business without the risk. Go all-in toward ownership with our lease purchase program, or limit risk with our lease operator model. Get ownership-style earning power with lower upfront costs, no plate fees, no service fees, and no out-of-pocket repair bills on all-inclusive leases.
Lease Operator Overview
Open Network – Maximum Freedom, Maximum Control
- Percentage pay with unlimited flexibility. Earn 80% of the all-in rate, with top lease operators grossing up to $18,000 per week, and book the loads you want. Run the lanes, markets, and schedules that fit your business goals.*
Lease a truck and run your way. Lease a truck through Dart’s program, pick your own loads, and build your business on contractor-friendly terms.
A fuel bonus to jump start your earnings. New lease operators get a $500 contractor fuel bonus to help jump start their earnings.
Low-cost setup that keeps more money in your pocket. Operate with no plate fees, no service fees, no forced dispatch, and instant settlements. Just clean, contractor-friendly terms.
Paid after every load, with fuel discounts. Lease operators get paid after every load and can take advantage of Dart’s fuel discounts to help offset rising fuel costs.
National Fleet – Predictable Pay, Proven Earnings
- Prefer mileage pay? Run the National Fleet. Lease operators can also run Dart’s National Fleet at the same rates as lease purchase, earning $1.12/mi loaded and $1.07/mi empty plus fuel surcharge with a 2CPM bonus your first year, without taking on ownership of the truck at the end of the lease term.*
Company Driver Job Details
Company Driver Benefits & Perks
Strong weekly pay that rewards performance. Top performers earn up to $80,000 per year, with base pay of 60CPM plus a 2CPM bonus your first year, paid weekly.*
Paid to get started. Earn $400 during paid orientation to help you start strong.*
Home time that keeps life in rhythm. Company drivers are typically home every 10–14 days, giving you predictable resets without slowing down your weekly earning power. Select locations offer home weekly routes.
Easy-running freight across a wide, driver-friendly network. Run 80% drop and hook freight across Dart’s 30-state network, with miles you can count on and smoother weeks with less waiting and more earning.
Full benefits eligibility after 30 days. Coverage begins quickly so you can focus on the road.
Comprehensive coverage. Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
Paid time off. Vacation, holidays, and PTO included.
Driver referral rewards. Drivers can now receive the referral bonus even if the referred driver attends orientation at the same time through our “Bring a Driver” program. Earn 4CPM during the first year and 2CPM in perpetuity after. No cap and no limit on referrals.*
Military appreciation. Additional pay available for verified military experience.
*All pay and bonus amounts may vary by job type, location, experience level, and performance and are subject to change based on company discretion. Talk with a recruiter to confirm specific details.
80% of the all-in rate is made up of 75% base pay plus a 5% safety bonus, paid weekly to lease operators with no tickets, accidents, or other safety violations.
There is no deadline to apply. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Dart Wants
YOU!
Driver Requirements
- Valid Class A CDL
- 1 year CDL-A OTR exp. in the last 3 yrs
- Must be 23 years or older
Active Hiring Areas
- Owner Operator / Lease Purchase / Lease Operator / Company Driver
- Owner Operator / Company Driver
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