Truck Driver Jobs in Alabama —
Earn up to $110,000/yr
Join Astel — a family-owned carrier with 18+ years on the road. Weekly pay. All miles paid — loaded and deadhead. New Volvo trucks. Real respect on every mile. Astel — a company drivers want to stay in.
Pay That Actually Delivers
Transparent, consistent pay — no gimmicks, no hidden deductions. Alabama-based drivers gross $2,400–2,700+ per week on our West–Midwest lanes.
- ✅$0.80 per mile — flat rateAll miles paid, loaded and deadhead
- ✅Guaranteed minimum $2,400 per weekYour income floor, every week — for drivers with 1+ year of experience
- ✅$2,000 sign-on bonusFor drivers with 1+ year of CDL-A experience
- ✅Airfare reimbursement up to $200We cover your flight to orientation
- ✅Guaranteed pay raises twice in your first year with us. Our top drivers make 90 cents.
Astel, a company drivers want to stay in. Join a team where your experience is respected.
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Weekly Direct PayNo delays, no holdbacks — straight to your account
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All Miles PaidZIP-to-ZIP calculation — loaded and deadhead miles alike
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No Deposit for Experienced DriversA security deposit applies only with under 3 months of OTR experience
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Breakdown CoverageReplacement truck provided — keep rolling & earning
Why Alabama Drivers Choose Astel
Our owner is a former truck driver who built the company he wished existed. 18 years later — we're still growing and still treating drivers like people, not numbers.
Alabama: The Deep South's I-65 Freight Spine
Alabama runs from the Gulf at Mobile to the Tennessee line along I-65 — a straight shot north to Nashville, Louisville, and Chicago. Poultry, auto plants, and a deepwater port keep reefers and dry vans loaded in both directions.
🛣️ Major Alabama Freight Hubs
Birmingham is where I-65, I-20, I-59, and I-22 cross — the state's distribution center. Montgomery and Huntsville anchor the auto and aerospace plants, Mobile is the seaport, and the Wiregrass around Dothan feeds peanuts and poultry into the reefer network.
🌡️ Alabama Climate & Reefer Demand
Heat and humidity make Alabama reefer country: from May through September the state sits above 90°F with tropical moisture, and poultry, seafood, and produce don't move a mile without temperature control.
Year-round: Alabama is one of the top three broiler producers
in the nation — plants in the north and the Wiregrass ship chilled and frozen
chicken every week of the year.
May – October: Gulf shrimp and seafood out of Bayou La Batre and
Mobile, plus summer produce, watermelons, and peaches from Chilton County.
Hurricane season (June – November): Gulf storms compress shipping
windows on the coast — shippers move perishables early and pay for reliable drivers.
🚦 Your Alabama Lanes with Astel
Astel's core corridors run West ↔ Midwest, anchored at our Chicago yard. Alabama drivers load in Birmingham, Montgomery, and Mobile and head straight north on I-65 through Nashville and Louisville toward Indianapolis and Chicago, or west on I-20/I-22 toward Memphis and beyond. We're growing — drivers must be ready to run all 48 contiguous states.
📊 Alabama Freight by the Numbers
Alabama is a bigger freight state than most drivers expect.
Alabama CDL Class A Requirements
Already hold your Alabama CDL-A? You're ready to apply right now. Not yet licensed? Here's exactly what the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency — Driver License Division (ALEA) requires.
| Requirement | Details | Status for Astel Position |
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| 🎂 Minimum Age | 21+ years for interstate (OTR) driving — required for all 48-state runs | Required |
| 🪪 Valid AL Driver's License | Current, non-suspended Alabama driver's license | Required |
| 📋 Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) | Must hold CLP for minimum 14 days before the skills test | Pre-CDL Step |
| 🏫 ELDT Training | Entry-Level Driver Training from an FMCSA-registered provider | Pre-CDL Step |
| 🩺 DOT Medical Exam | Medical Examiner's Certificate confirming fitness to operate a CMV | Required |
| 📝 Knowledge Tests | AL General Knowledge, Combination Vehicles (Class A), Air Brakes | Pass to Obtain CDL |
| 🚛 Skills Test | Pre-trip inspection, basic vehicle control, on-road driving evaluation | Pass to Obtain CDL |
| ❄️ Reefer Endorsement | No special endorsement required for standard reefer freight in Alabama | Not Required |
| 🧹 Clean Record | No DUI, no at-fault accidents, no serious traffic violations on record | Required by Astel |
| 📅 OTR Experience | 1+ year over-the-road experience preferred | Preferred by Astel |
Position Details
Driver Responsibilities
- Safely operate a CMV in full compliance with all DOT regulations
- Deliver reefer freight on time across West, Midwest, and all 48 contiguous states as assigned
- Maintain accurate HOS logs and complete trip documentation
- Handle BOLs, receipts, and required paperwork
- Communicate clearly and professionally with dispatch throughout each run
- Monitor and maintain proper reefer temperatures throughout every load
- Perform basic on-road troubleshooting and complete pre/post-trip inspections
🔧 Broken Down in Alabama? We've Got You Covered.
Whether you're stuck on I-65 outside Birmingham or on I-10 near Mobile, Astel dispatches a replacement truck so you keep rolling. Your paycheck never takes a hit — zero downtime stress.
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