What we offer our drivers
The culture at our headquarters is very different from what you've ever experienced. We value a driver-friendly atmosphere with an open door policy - our open doors mean access to all levels of management. You're never a number here, our senior leadership team and CEO are always available, meaning that our drivers are welcome anywhere, anytime. You'll never be faced with locked doors or have to talk through a glass window to speak to us. Our commitment to the people who drive for us starts with the accessibility of our leaders.- Pay: We pay in the upper 5 percent of the truckload industry both from a CPM and W2 perspective.
- Miles: Our people get miles. Pay is nothing without miles behind it. In a time when most carriers are down, we are up over last year from both a total mileage and miles per driver standpoint.
- Individualized Orientation: You will find the Transport America Orientation Experience much different from that of other carriers. We individualize Orientation to meet your needs. No sitting for long days in a classroom waiting to get your tractor assignment. We get you on your way to making money for you and your family faster.
- Open doors: We prefer face-to-face interaction. We have no barriers for drivers to speak to their Fleet Leader through. Our leadership team from the CEO down answers the phone and enjoys talking with our people.
- Safety: We value safety. The individuals who drive our trucks have been empowered to have the final say in whether or not it's safe to drive. Also, being a test state for CSA2010 we have an excellent understanding of the new measurement rules and are able to help driving personnel understand their score and, in some cases can help them improve their score.
- Technology: We invest heavily in technology. Voice mail for all drivers, new MCP200 Qualcomm that has navigation, internet, e-mail, in cab scanning, e-logging and text to speech, are all currently being installed on our equipment.
What we've got for you.
Transport America operates in 48 states and Canada, but the majority of freight originates and terminates east of I-35. With a focus on building density in key lanes, Transport America is better able to serve customers and provide more home time options for our driver.Driver opportunities within our network include:
OTR Division - Drivers haul freight across all points of our network. Expected home time is every 10 to 14 days.
Dedicated Fleets - Drivers in our dedicated fleets may operate from a single customer location or cover multiple locations in a geographic area. Transport America Dedicated drivers have more predictable home time and work schedules, familiarity with delivery and pick-up locations and consistent travel routes.
Lifestyle Fleets - Recognizing that driver home time needs differ, Transport America developed the 7/7 and 14/7 fleets to provide our drivers with extended home time options.
Under the 7/7 program, drivers are out for 7 days and then home for 7 days. Under the 14/7 program, drivers are out for 14 days and then home for 7 days. As part of these programs, drivers share a tractor with one or two other drivers, meaning more home time for you and a more efficient use of equipment for the company.
Team Drivers - Recognizing that teams must keep moving to maximize earnings, Fleet leaders at Transport America plan and dispatch their teams to maximize productivity.
