Hiring CDL-A Truck Drivers

BIG PAY. BIG START. BIGGER POTENTIAL

Earn up to $200,000+ per year

CHOICES THAT MOVE YOUR CAREER

Company, Owner Op, Lease, & Lease Purchase paths

ROLL EASY, RUN SMART

99% no-touch freight that keeps you moving

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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.

Why Be a Lease Operator?

Choose how you want to get paid and how much control you want over your business. Dart offers two contractor fleet options—each designed for a different kind of driver, with strong earning power either way.

National Fleet – Predictable Pay, Proven Earnings
Open Network – Maximum Freedom, Maximum Control

More Freedom: Pick the freight you want. Control your work and your earnings.
More Money: Contractors often earn far more than company drivers due to higher mileage pay and load control.
Less Risk: All-inclusive leases mean no surprise repair costs, no credit checks, and no massive upfront investment.
More Support: Dart handles plates, surcharges, settlements, and admin, so you can focus on running your business.

Lease & Owner Operator Details

National Fleet – Predictable Pay, Proven Earnings

Mileage pay that delivers consistency. Earn $1.12/mi loaded + fuel surcharge and $1.07/mi empty + fuel surcharge, with top contractors grossing $200,000+ per year on steady, no-touch freight.
Support that keeps your business running smooth. Enjoy no forced dispatch or dispatch fees, on-demand settlements, free plates, fuel surcharge paid on all miles, plus layover, detention, Hazmat, and mileage incentives.
Bonuses built for long-term success. New contractors can earn a $2,000 maintenance bonus, plus ongoing rewards through Dart Diamond and a $3,000 referral bonus.

Open Network – Maximum Freedom, Maximum Control

Percentage pay with unlimited flexibility. Earn 75% of the all-in rate and book the loads you want—run the lanes, markets, and schedules that fit your business goals.
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.
Rewards that stack up. Open Network contractors also earn Dart Diamond Rewards and a $3,000 referral bonus, giving you extra upside while running fully independent.

Lease Purchase Job Details

Earn like an owner from day one. Top Lease Purchase drivers gross $200,000+ per year, earning $1.12/mi loaded + FSC and $1.07/mi empty + FSC with steady, easy freight to keep your business moving.
Start with confidence — $0 down, no credit check. Step into ownership with no financial barriers and predictable payments.
Affordable weekly payments keep you profitable. Expect reasonable weekly payments — $550 or less — plus a $1 balloon payment at lease completion, keeping your early costs low while you build your business.
Run newer trucks built for comfort & performance. Operate late-model Freightliners equipped with inverters, Bluetooth, SiriusXM, bunk heating/cooling, and more.

Company Driver Job Details

Strong weekly pay with benefits that kick in fast. Company drivers earn 55-61CPM with top performers making up to $80,000 a year, enjoy weekly paychecks, paid orientation, and a full benefits package starting after just 30 days.
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.
Easy-running freight across a wide, driver-friendly network. Run 80% drop-and-hook freight across Dart’s 30-state network, giving you miles you can count on and smoother weeks with less waiting and more earning.
Bonuses that boost your paycheck. $2,000 sign-on bonus available depending on your location, performance incentives, and referral rewards.