With the economy now entering a recession and overall unemployment rate skyrocketing up to an all time high of 14.70% in April, it’s inevitable that the trucking industry would take a hit. In May, the Department of Labor (DOL) reported that trucking employment totaled 1,431,600, which is the lowest total employment number since November 2014. Although some form of relief came in the form of the Paycheck Protection Program, stimulus package, small business loans, and our #PayItForward program, it was simply a bandaid to a much larger problem – truck drivers rely on consistent employment to sustain their livelihood.
Yet, there’s good news ahead.
With an onramp of states beginning to reopen, the potential for more jobs in trucking is beginning to rear its head. We put together a comprehensive list of top carriers currently hiring for those who are seeking employment. These 6 top carriers are in strong standing with our shipper base seeking top performing drivers:
Baylor Trucking (Indiana)
Baylor Trucking is equipped with new Ultraloft Peterbilts & Kenworth T680 trucks with APU, Refrigerator, Invertor, XM & more. They offer drop & hook freight, 4 trailers for every one truck to keep you moving! Pay is based on verifiable over the road experience with options for lease purchasing and a per diem package.
Pam Transport (Arkansas)
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Offering positions for dedicated, OTR, and team drivers, Pam Express says roughly half of their company drivers run dedicated lanes throughout the Eastern, Midwestern and Southern United States. These routes come with weekly home time and many feature guaranteed miles. When you’re looking for steady pay and predictable home time, you can’t get much better than a dedicated lane. Driving OTR provides ambitious drivers a chance to log a lot of miles and bring home generous paychecks. Our OTR assignments feature mainly no-touch, drop-and-hook freight and layover pay, so our drivers don’t lose any earning potential. If you want to go far, we’ll help you find the right assignment.
Riverside Transport (Kansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Washington)
At Riverside Transport, drivers are their most valuable resource.. Riverside Transport is proud to employ top-quality, professional Class A CDL Drivers. Riverside’s Refrigeration Fleet provides company and lease purchase drivers with new equipment, competitive pay, steady home time, and consistent miles.
Amhof Trucking (Iowa)
Their fleet consists of Freightliner and International Conventionals, equipped with a Cummins, Cat or Detroit engine. The specifications of the new Freightliners include a rating of 410 to 475 horsepower with a 10-speed transmission and 226″ wheelbase and Argosy with 60 Series Detroit 470 HP. These premium cabs come equipped with drivers’ comfort in mind. Some of the extras include AM/FM radio/stereo cassette player, power steering, anti-lock brakes, air conditioning, cruise control and CB radio. The 137″ cab and sleeper also includes fully adjustable seating, and carpet and cloth interior.
Perimeter Transportation (Tennessee)
Perimeter Transportation based in Memphis, Tennessee offers health benefits, disability benefits, vacation pay, holiday pay, and a matching 401k program. Truck drivers are wanted who live in the Memphis area or within a 75 mile radius of the Memphis area including: Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas.
