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Student Drivers Find Success at TransAm

Immediately following a three-day orientation at one of TransAm's terminals in either Olathe, KS (Kansas City area) or Rockwall, TX (Dallas area), each student driver is paired with a certified coach for approximately three weeks. Students then spend approximately one additional week at one of TransAm's terminals working with the Training and Development staff to further develop the skills they learned over the road. Students are paid for completing orientation and earn $50 per day while training. TransAm's training period is comprehensive and effective and you will learn what being a safe, professional driver is all about.

Qualification requirements for student drivers:

  • Class A CDL
  • Recent driving school graduate
  • 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

Once you graduate from TransAm's student training program, your pay starts at 30 cents per mile if you choose to be a company driver. Company drivers are eligible for a ½ cent per mile raise every six months! You also have the option of becoming an independent contractor with a starting pay rate of 84 cents per mile. Independent contractors are eligible for a one cent per mile rate increase every year! TransAm pays Practical Miles which is 5% more than most companies.

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 choose to be company driver or become 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.