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 — loaded and deadhead. New Volvo trucks. Real respect on every mile.
Pay That Actually Delivers
Transparent, consistent pay — no gimmicks, no hidden deductions. Colorado-based drivers typically gross $2,200–2,700 per week on our West–Midwest lanes.
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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 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: 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 — and 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
Already hold your Colorado CDL-A? You're ready to apply right now. 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 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.
Whether you're 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 — zero downtime stress.
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