Truck Driver Jobs in Maryland
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 and no hidden deductions. Maryland-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, 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 so you keep rolling and earning
Why Maryland 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.
Maryland Is the Mid-Atlantic Crossroads
Maryland packs a major seaport, the Baltimore–Washington consumer belt, and the I-70 / I-81 gateway to the Midwest into one small state. If you're based in Maryland, you're a day's drive from Chicago and an hour from a dozen distribution centers.
Major Maryland Freight Hubs
The Port of Baltimore anchors the east, the Jessup food market feeds the Baltimore–Washington corridor, and Hagerstown has become the Mid-Atlantic's warehouse capital where I-70 meets I-81. Across the bay, the Eastern Shore ships poultry out of Salisbury every day.
Maryland Climate & Reefer Demand
Maryland summers are hot and humid: 90°F+ with heavy moisture in the Chesapeake region, so poultry, seafood, and produce move only on temperature control. Winters bring occasional ice storms and heat-mode reefer runs.
Year-round: the Delmarva poultry industry ships chilled and frozen
chicken out of Salisbury and the Eastern Shore every week, one of the most stable
reefer sources on the East Coast.
April – November: Chesapeake Bay blue crab and seafood season,
plus Eastern Shore vegetables: sweet corn, tomatoes, watermelons, heading to
the Jessup market and beyond.
November – December: holiday grocery surge in the Baltimore–Washington
metro pushes reefer demand to its annual peak.
Your Maryland Lanes with Astel
Astel's core corridors run West ↔ Midwest, anchored at our Chicago yard. Maryland drivers load in Baltimore, Jessup, and Hagerstown and head west on I-70 and I-76/I-80 through Pennsylvania and Ohio toward Columbus, Indianapolis, and Chicago. We're growing, so drivers must be ready to run all 48 contiguous states.
Maryland Freight by the Numbers
Maryland's freight market is far bigger than the map suggests.
Maryland CDL Class A Requirements
Already hold your Maryland CDL-A? You're ready to apply right now. Not yet licensed? Here's exactly what the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) 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 MD Driver's License | Current, non-suspended Maryland 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 | MD 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 Maryland | 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
Break Down in Maryland, and We Send a Truck.
Stuck on I-95 outside Baltimore or on I-70 west of Hagerstown, Astel dispatches a replacement truck so you keep rolling. Your paycheck never takes a hit.
Maryland Driver FAQ
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