Truck Driver Jobs in Nevada
Earn up to $110,000/yr
Join Astel, a family-owned carrier with 18+ years on the road. Weekly pay. Loaded and deadhead miles both get paid. 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. Nevada-based drivers gross $2,400–2,700+ per week on our West–Midwest lanes.
- ✅$0.80 per mile, flat rate.Loaded and deadhead miles both count
- ✅Guaranteed minimum $2,400 per week.Your 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 Nevada 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.
Nevada Is a Distribution Hub of the West
Reno's warehouse cluster restocks most of the West Coast overnight, and Las Vegas feeds tens of millions of visitors a year: two freight engines at opposite ends of the state, both hungry for reefer capacity.
Major Nevada Freight Hubs
Two metro areas, two different freight worlds. Reno–Sparks lives on distribution, Las Vegas on consumption, and I-80 with I-15 tie them into the national network.
Nevada Climate & Reefer Demand
Desert heat in the south, alpine winters in the north. Nevada freight needs temperature control at both extremes.
Summer: Vegas at 110°F+, and every food and beverage load
for the resorts arrives under refrigeration, no exceptions.
Winter: Northern Nevada freezes hard, and the Sierra passes
just west of Reno run chain controls. Freeze-sensitive loads ride in
protect-from-freeze mode.
Year-round: Tourism never stops eating. Las Vegas grocery and
food-service volume makes southern Nevada one of the steadiest reefer markets
in the West.
Your Nevada Lanes with Astel
Nevada sits on Astel's main West ↔ Midwest artery: I-80 runs from Reno through Salt Lake toward Denver, Kansas City, and Chicago, while I-15 links Vegas to Utah and Southern California. Be ready to run all 48 contiguous states.
Nevada Freight by the Numbers
Nevada moves far more freight than its population suggests.
Nevada CDL Class A Requirements
Already hold your Nevada CDL-A? You're ready to apply right now. Not yet licensed? Here's exactly what the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (NV 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 NV Driver's License | Current, non-suspended Nevada 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 | NV 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 Nevada | 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 Nevada, and We Send a Truck.
Stuck on the long I-80 stretch near Elko or on I-15 outside Vegas? Astel dispatches a replacement truck so you keep rolling. Your paycheck never takes a hit.
Nevada Driver FAQ
Testimonials
Real Reviews from Real Partners
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