Experience Counts at TransAm
All experienced drivers attend a three-day orientation at one of TransAm's terminals in either Olathe, KS (Kansas City area) or Rockwall, TX (Dallas area) and are paid for completing orientation. During orientation, Independent Contractors make their choice from TransAm Leasing's selection of new and used trucks and sign their lease. Once orientation ends, company drivers and Independent Contractors alike are dispatched.
Qualification requirements for experienced drivers:
- Class A CDL
- Excellent driving record
- Minimum 21 years old
- No DUI convictions in the last five years
- No more than two preventable accidents in the last 36 months
- DOT physical and drug screen required
Great Pay
Independent Contractors have a starting pay rate of 84 cents per mile and are eligible for 1 cent per mile rate increase every year!
Experienced drivers start at 32 cents per mile and are eligible for a ½ cent per mile raise every six months!
TransAm pays company drivers per diem in the amount of 12 cents per mile. This means that 12 cents per mile is deducted from your gross pay and then paid to you in the same paycheck tax free. When using the standard 12 cents per mile, you do not need to save any receipts or other paperwork for your taxes.
Great Equipment
Whether you are a company driver or an Independent Contractor, you will have access to great equipment including the Kenworth T600, T660 and T700. Our newest model T660 and the T700 are equipped with the PACCAR MX engine which is fuel efficient, environmentally friendly and very quiet. All trucks have automatic transmissions which mean less fatigue in traffic, a safer, smoother ride, and great fuel mileage. All trucks have condo cabs, dual bunks, refrigerators, CD players, Auxiliary Power Units, inverters and are satellite radio-equipped.
