Truck Driver Jobs in Idaho
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 is a company drivers want to stay in.
Pay That Actually Delivers
Transparent, consistent pay. No gimmicks, no hidden deductions. Idaho-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 Idaho 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.
Idaho Potatoes, Dairy, and the I-84 Corridor
Idaho grows about a third of America's potatoes, ranks among the top three dairy states, and runs the world's largest yogurt plant. Nearly all of it ships in a reefer. I-84 and I-15 tie Boise, the Magic Valley, and Idaho Falls to Salt Lake City, and from there I-80 runs straight to our Chicago yard.
Major Idaho Freight Hubs
Idaho's freight lives along I-84: the Treasure Valley around Boise, Nampa, and Caldwell handles distribution and sugar, the Magic Valley around Twin Falls, Jerome, and Burley is a wall of dairy and frozen-potato plants, and Idaho Falls on I-15 is the gateway for Eastern Idaho spuds and grain.
Idaho Climate & Reefer Demand
Idaho is high desert and mountains: Boise summers reach 95–100°F and bone-dry, while winters in Idaho Falls and the Magic Valley fall below 0°F. Potatoes need temperature control both ways, and so do cheese and yogurt. Reefers run cooling in July and heat mode in January.
September–October: Potato harvest across the Snake River Plain,
plus the sugar-beet campaign at Nampa, Twin Falls, and Paul. Fresh potatoes then ship
out of storage cellars on reefers for the next nine months.
Year-round: Frozen fries from Burley, American Falls, and Twin Falls,
plus yogurt and cheese from the Magic Valley. Idaho dairy runs 365 days a year and
leaves the state cold.
Winter: Mountain passes and chain laws thin out the driver pool.
Experienced OTR drivers who handle Rocky Mountain winters are in demand.
Your Idaho Lanes with Astel
Astel's core corridors run West ↔ Midwest, and Idaho is a western anchor: I-84 links Boise and the Magic Valley to Salt Lake City, I-15 brings Idaho Falls down to the same junction, and I-80 carries the load east across Wyoming and Nebraska to our Chicago yard. We're growing, and drivers must be ready to run all 48 contiguous states.
Idaho Freight by the Numbers
A farm state whose main exports all travel at 34 degrees or below.
Idaho CDL Class A Requirements
If you already hold your Idaho CDL-A, you're ready to apply right now. If you're not yet licensed, here's exactly what the Idaho Transportation Department, Division of Motor Vehicles (ITD 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 ID Driver's License | Current, non-suspended Idaho 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 | ID 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 Idaho | 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, and keep required paperwork in order
- 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
We've Got You Covered If You Break Down in Idaho
If you're stuck on I-84 near Mountain Home or on I-15 outside Pocatello, Astel dispatches a replacement truck so you keep rolling. Your paycheck never takes a hit, with zero downtime stress.
Idaho Driver FAQ
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