Albany Trucking
Join Albany Trucking - Where Home Time, Consistent Miles, and Driver Respect Matter
If you value your time on the road and at home, look no further than Albany Trucking. We pride ourselves on our driver-friendly atmosphere, offering the flexibility and communication that you deserve. Enjoy steady miles without the stress of being out on the road longer than necessary.
Whether you prefer Over-the-Road or Dedicated routes, Albany Trucking makes sure you're home every 10-14 days, or sooner if needed. Our drivers typically have two weeks on the road followed by two days off, and we understand that life happens, making it easy for you to get home when necessary. Dedicated lanes provide similar home time reliability.
What Sets Albany Trucking Apart?
At Albany Trucking, you're more than just a number. Your dispatcher connects with you daily, and youll always be informed about your next load before unloading your current one. This means less downtime! We primarily handle no-touch, dry van freight that is 70% drop-and-hook, helping keep you moving. Most loads are automotive, primarily running east of I-35, with an average haul length of 500 miles. Expect weekly solo mileage between 2,500-2,800, with opportunities to exceed 3,000 miles.
Competitive Pay Structure
Base pay ranging from $0.45 to $0.55 CPM, based on location
Potential to earn up to $750/month in performance bonuses
Average weekly earnings: $1,300 to $1,500, contingent on miles and hiring area
All miles paid: loaded, empty, and bobtail
Weekly pay via direct deposit or Comdata
Top-Quality Equipment & Facilities
Our fleet features equipment that is no older than three years, primarily consisting of Peterbilt 579s, along with Internationals and Freightliners. Each truck is equipped with inverters, fridges, and Qualcomm systems. Take your truck and trailer home, provided you have secure parking unless you live within 50 miles of a terminal.
Our terminals are located in Tontitown, AR; Laredo, TX; Irving, TX; North Jackson, OH; and Charlotte, NC.
Comprehensive Benefits & Bonuses
Albany Trucking offers robust health, dental, and vision coverages starting the first day of the month following 60 days of employment. We also provide a 401K retirement plan with company matching. Drivers earn one week of paid vacation after their first year, two weeks after two years, and up to three weeks after five years of service. Additional detention and layover pay are also available, varying by customer. Orientation includes a three-day session with meals and transportation provided, plus a $200 completion bonus.
Pet & Rider Guidelines
For lease-purchase positions, we welcome dogs of any size, with no weight restrictions. Company solo drivers are not allowed to have pets. However, riders are encouraged; immediate family members must be at least 13 years old and non-family riders must be 18 or older.
Ready for a New Opportunity?
Albany Trucking supports your career growth. Transition from OTR to Dedicated or Local routes as positions are available. Interested in mentoring? You can train new drivers for additional compensation as well!