OTR truck driving can be demanding. Traveling long distances and making on-time deliveries should warrant the highest pay. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, truck driver salaries are rising. Last year, the top 10 percent of truck drivers earned $76,780. Now, if they were working for Midwest Carriers, one of the highest-paying truck driving companies, they could have taken home an average of $95,539.
Trucking Companies with Guaranteed Pay
Some of the best OTR companies offer an option for guaranteed pay. This means that no matter the breakdowns, traffic delays or pitstops needed due to inclement weather, you know exactly how much will be in your paycheck. Starting as drivers themselves, the owners of Midwest Carriers know the benefit of offering a minimum guaranteed pay to their home weekly drivers. They also offer $0.70 for every mile driven past your mileage goal and monthly bonus opportunities.
Salary 20% Over the National Average
According to the Truckload Carriers Association, Midwest Carriers is one of the best-paying OTR trucking companies with a salary offering 20% over the national average. With a move to Midwest, you can achieve this type of pay. As a driver with three-plus years’ experience, you have the potential to be one of the top 50% of earners at Midwest Carriers earning an average of $101,388.
Straightforward Benefits for OTR Truck Driving
- Weekly home time
- Paid weekly with direct deposit
- 24/7 support from our operations team
- Newer trucks less than five years old (and that receive regular maintenance on-site)
- Work-life balance
- Medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance
- Matching 401k
- Employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability
- Paid vacation
- Job security (we’ve never laid drivers off)
The Culture Behind Trucking Companies with Guaranteed Pay
A family-owned company, Midwest Carriers makes its drivers feel like family. Drivers are a name, not a truck number, and they always put drivers’ best interests first. “There are no gimmicks in this Guaranteed Minimum Pay,” President Eric Van Handel says. “It’s straightforward, unlike many competitors’ programs.”
Midwest Carriers is Hiring!
Drive for the best. Drive for who puts you first. Drive for Midwest Carriers. Apply here.