Truck Driver Jobs in Alabama —
Earn up to $110,000/yr
Astel is a family-owned carrier with 18+ years on the road. Weekly pay. Loaded and deadhead miles both get paid. New Volvo trucks. Real respect on every mile. Astel is a company drivers want to stay in.
Pay That Actually Delivers
The pay is transparent and consistent. 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 rateLoaded miles and deadhead miles both paid
- ✅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. Money lands straight in 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. You keep rolling and 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 Is 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. It's 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 and receipts, plus any other 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.
If 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, with zero downtime stress.
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