Truck Driver Jobs in New Hampshire
Earn up to $110,000/yr
Join Astel, a family-owned carrier with 18+ years on the road. Weekly pay. All miles are paid, both 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. New Hampshire-based drivers gross $2,400–2,700+ per week on our West–Midwest lanes.
- ✅$0.80 per mile — flat rateAll miles are 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 is 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 & earning
Why New Hampshire 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.
New Hampshire Runs on Warehouses, the Port, and I-93
New Hampshire is the Merrimack Valley warehouse belt an hour north of Boston, the Port of Portsmouth on the Seacoast, and two of New England's biggest grocery wholesalers headquartered in Keene and Pembroke. Everything that feeds northern New England rolls up I-93 and I-95, and the Mass Pike is one exit away.
Major New Hampshire Freight Hubs
The freight is concentrated in the southern tier: Manchester, Londonderry, and Nashua along I-93 and the Everett Turnpike, Portsmouth and Pease Tradeport on the Seacoast, and the grocery-wholesale cluster around Keene and Concord.
New Hampshire Climate & Reefer Demand
New Hampshire summers run 80–90°F in the Merrimack Valley, while winters drop below 0°F, and Mount Washington posts some of the worst weather on the continent. Reefers cool in July and run in heat mode from December to March to keep dairy and produce from freezing.
September – October: Apple harvest in the Merrimack and
Connecticut river valleys. Apples are one of the state's top farm products and
move out chilled.
Year-round: Dairy and yogurt out of Londonderry, and grocery
freight restocked daily by the wholesale hubs in Keene and Pembroke that supply
independent stores across New England.
Winter: Nor'easters and ice on I-93 thin out the driver pool,
so OTR drivers who can handle a northern New England winter are in demand.
Your New Hampshire Lanes with Astel
Astel's core corridors run West ↔ Midwest, and our Chicago yard is the anchor. New Hampshire drivers load in Manchester, Nashua, and Portsmouth, drop onto I-90 at the Massachusetts line, and run west across New York and Ohio toward Cleveland, Detroit, and Chicago. We're growing, and drivers must be ready to run all 48 contiguous states.
New Hampshire Freight by the Numbers
A small state that feeds the whole of northern New England.
New Hampshire CDL Class A Requirements
If you already hold your New Hampshire CDL-A, you're ready to apply right now. If you're not yet licensed, here's exactly what the New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles (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 NH Driver's License | Current, non-suspended New Hampshire 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 | NH 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 New Hampshire | 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 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
We've Got You Covered If You Break Down in New Hampshire
Get stuck on I-93 near Concord or on I-89 outside Lebanon, and Astel dispatches a replacement truck so you keep rolling. Your paycheck never takes a hit and there's zero downtime stress.
New Hampshire Driver FAQ
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