Truck Driver Jobs in Indiana —
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. Indiana-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 Indiana 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.
Indiana: The Crossroads of America — and Astel's Home State
"Crossroads of America" is Indiana's official motto, and it's literal: six major Interstates cross the state. For Astel it's more than geography — our headquarters is in West Lafayette, and our Chicago yard is right next door.
🛣️ Major Indiana Freight Hubs
From the steel and intermodal belt of Northwest Indiana to the giant air hub in Indianapolis, freight is Indiana's family business — and ours too.
🌡️ Indiana Climate & Reefer Demand
Four honest seasons — humid summers, snowy winters near the lake — and a food industry that never stops: that's steady reefer work in both directions.
Summer: Heat and humidity across the corn belt — dairy, pork,
and produce distribution all run on refrigeration.
Winter: Lake-effect snow hits the northern counties along
I-80/94 and I-65 — winter driving skills pay a premium here.
Year-round: Indiana's meat and dairy processing — including some
of the largest dairy operations in the Midwest — feeds constant reefer volume
toward Chicago and beyond.
🚦 Your Indiana Lanes with Astel
Indiana is the middle of our map. The Chicago yard — rest area, sauna, laundry, our own repair shop — is about an hour from Gary and two from Lafayette. Loads head west to Denver and the coasts, and drivers must be ready to run all 48 contiguous states.
📊 Indiana Freight by the Numbers
Small state, giant freight footprint.
Indiana CDL Class A Requirements
Already hold your Indiana CDL-A? You're ready to apply right now. Not yet licensed? Here's exactly what the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) 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 IN Driver's License | Current, non-suspended Indiana 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 | IN 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 Indiana | 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 Indiana? You're Practically Home.
On I-65 near Lafayette or on the Borman Expressway through Gary — you're minutes from our own shop and mechanics. Astel gets you a replacement truck fast, and your paycheck never takes a hit.
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