Truck Driver Jobs in Missouri —
Earn up to $110,000/yr
Astel is a family-owned carrier with 18+ years on the road. Weekly pay. All miles paid, loaded and deadhead. New Volvo trucks. Astel is a company drivers want to stay in.
Pay That Actually Delivers
The pay is transparent and consistent: no gimmicks, no hidden deductions. Missouri-based drivers gross $2,400–2,700+ per week on our West–Midwest lanes.
- ✅$0.80 per mile — flat rateEvery mile is 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 covers loaded miles and deadhead 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 Missouri Drivers Choose Astel
Our owner used to drive a truck himself, and he built the company he wished existed back then. 18 years in, we're still growing, and we still treat drivers like people, not numbers.
Missouri Is Where East Meets West
Kansas City anchors the western end of Astel's core lanes, St. Louis guards the Mississippi crossing, and I-70 ties them together, so Missouri drivers sit exactly where American freight changes direction.
Major Missouri Freight Hubs
Two big river cities with opposite personalities: Kansas City runs on rail, intermodal, and food distribution, while St. Louis is the historic gateway where I-70, I-44, I-55, and I-64 all converge.
Missouri Climate & Reefer Demand
Continental climate, with hot, humid summers and real winters, means Missouri freight needs temperature protection at both ends of the thermometer.
Summer: 95°F+ and humid. Beef, pork, and dairy loads
from the processing belt demand an unbroken cold chain.
Winter: Ice storms sweep I-70 and I-44, and loads switch to
protect-from-freeze while the reefer keeps working in heating mode.
Year-round: Kansas City's food DCs and the state's meat
processing keep reefer volume steady in every season.
Your Missouri Lanes with Astel
Kansas City is one of Astel's named lane endpoints, and our West ↔ Midwest corridors run straight through Missouri on I-70. Drivers load in KC and St. Louis and run toward Chicago, Denver, and the coasts, so be ready to run all 48 contiguous states.
Missouri Freight by the Numbers
The state where the Interstate era literally began.
Missouri CDL Class A Requirements
Already hold your Missouri CDL-A? You're ready to apply right now. Not yet licensed? Here's exactly what the Missouri Department of Revenue's Driver License Bureau requires before you can get behind the wheel.
| 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 MO Driver's License | Current, non-suspended Missouri 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 | MO 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 Missouri | 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 complete the rest of the 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 Missouri? We've Got You Covered.
If you're stuck on I-70 between Kansas City and St. Louis, or down on I-44 near Springfield, Astel dispatches a replacement truck so you keep rolling. Your paycheck never takes a hit.
Missouri Driver FAQ
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