Truck Driver Jobs in Colorado.
Earn up to $110,000/yr
Join Astel, a family-owned carrier with 18+ years on the road. Weekly pay. All miles paid, both loaded and deadhead. New Volvo trucks. Real respect on every mile. Astel is a company drivers want to stay in.
Pay That Actually Delivers
Transparent, consistent pay, no gimmicks and no hidden deductions. Colorado-based drivers gross $2,400–2,700+ per week on our West–Midwest lanes.
- ✅$0.80 per mile — flat rateAll miles paid, both 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 is a company drivers want to stay in. Join a team where your experience is respected.
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Weekly Direct PayNo delays and no holdbacks, straight to your account
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All Miles PaidZIP-to-ZIP calculation covers 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 Colorado 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.
Colorado's Gateway to the Mountain West
Denver is a named endpoint of Astel's lanes. The Front Range supplies the entire Mountain West, Greeley runs one of the nation's largest beef operations, and I-70 climbs from the plains to the highest point on the Interstate system.
Major Colorado Freight Hubs
Nearly everything in Colorado happens along the Front Range, a 180-mile urban strip on I-25 where the state's people, warehouses, and freight all live.
Colorado Climate & Reefer Demand
A mile above sea level, Colorado swings from 95°F summers to mountain blizzards. Reefer equipment earns its keep in both.
Summer: Hot, dry Front Range days. Beef out of Greeley and
grocery volume into Denver run on refrigeration.
Winter: The I-70 mountain corridor demands chains, patience,
and skill. Freeze-sensitive loads switch the reefer into heating mode.
Year-round: Denver's DCs restock five states' worth of
shelves. Mountain West grocery freight never pauses.
Your Colorado Lanes with Astel
Denver is where Astel's West ↔ Midwest corridors meet the mountains. Loads run east on I-76 and I-70 toward Chicago and Kansas City, and west toward Utah and the coast. Be ready to run all 48 contiguous states.
Colorado Freight by the Numbers
High altitude, high stakes, high demand for good drivers.
Colorado CDL Class A Requirements
If you already hold your Colorado CDL-A, you can apply right now. If you're not yet licensed, here's exactly what the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) 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 CO Driver's License | Current, non-suspended Colorado 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 | CO 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 Colorado | 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 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 Colorado? We've Got You Covered.
On I-70 near the Eisenhower Tunnel or out east on I-76, Astel dispatches a replacement truck so you keep rolling. Your paycheck never takes a hit, and there's zero downtime stress.
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