Truck Driver Jobs in Oklahoma —
Earn up to $110,000/yr
Join Astel, a family-owned carrier with 18+ years on the road, where weekly pay covers every mile: loaded miles and deadhead alike. New Volvo trucks. Real respect on every mile. Astel is a company drivers want to stay in.
Pay That Actually Delivers
Transparent pay. No gimmicks, no hidden deductions, and Oklahoma-based drivers gross $2,400–2,700+ per week on our West–Midwest lanes.
- ✅$0.80 per mile, flat rateAll miles paid, 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 for 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 Oklahoma 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.
Oklahoma Sits Where I-35 Meets I-40
Oklahoma City is one of the few places in America where a coast-to-coast Interstate crosses a Canada-to-Mexico Interstate, and adding I-44 to Tulsa and St. Louis turns the whole state into a natural relay point for every West–Midwest reefer lane Astel runs.
Major Oklahoma Freight Hubs
Oklahoma City's industrial southwest side sits right on the I-40/I-44 interchange. Tulsa pairs manufacturing with the Port of Catoosa, an inland river port linked to the Mississippi. Out in the Panhandle, Guymon runs one of the largest pork plants in the country.
Oklahoma Climate & Reefer Demand
Oklahoma summers regularly top 100°F on the plains. The state's beef and pork output still moves in reefers whatever the thermometer says. Winters swing from mild to sudden ice storms in a single week.
Year-round: Beef and pork out of Oklahoma processors head to
grocery distribution centers in Dallas, Kansas City and Chicago every week.
April – June: Tornado season. Dispatch plans around severe-weather
days, and the loads keep moving between storms.
Summer: Triple-digit heat on I-40 means the reefer unit works hard.
Experienced drivers who manage pre-cool and door time earn their reputation here.
Your Oklahoma Lanes with Astel
Astel's corridors run West ↔ Midwest, and Oklahoma is the midpoint of most of them. Drivers load in Oklahoma City, Tulsa or the Panhandle and head north on I-35 and I-44 toward Kansas City and Chicago, or west on I-40 toward Denver and the Southwest. We're growing, so drivers must be ready to run all 48 contiguous states.
Oklahoma Freight by the Numbers
Cattle country with a big-city Interstate crossroads.
Oklahoma CDL Class A Requirements
Already hold your Oklahoma CDL-A? You're ready to apply right now. Not yet licensed? Here's exactly what the Service Oklahoma Commercial Driver License 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 OK Driver's License | Current, non-suspended Oklahoma 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 | OK 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 Oklahoma | 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 Oklahoma? We've Got You Covered.
Stuck on I-40 west of Oklahoma City or on I-44 outside Tulsa, Astel dispatches a replacement truck so you keep rolling. Your paycheck never takes a hit, and there's zero downtime stress.
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