Truck Driver Jobs in Oregon —
Earn up to $110,000/yr
Join Astel, a family-owned carrier with 18+ years on the road. Weekly pay. All miles 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 pay. Consistent, too. No gimmicks, no hidden deductions. Oregon-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 raisesTwice 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 counts 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 Oregon Drivers Choose Astel
Our owner is a former truck driver who built the company he wished existed, and 18 years later, we're still growing and still treating drivers like people, not numbers.
Oregon Is a Pacific Northwest Freight Engine
Berries and pears from the valleys, nearly all of America's hazelnuts, and one of the country's biggest frozen-potato industries in the Columbia Basin. Oregon grows and freezes food for the whole nation, and reefers carry all of it.
Major Oregon Freight Hubs
Portland anchors the I-5 corridor and the river port; out east, Hermiston and the Columbia Basin load frozen food onto I-84 around the clock.
Oregon Climate & Reefer Demand
Two states in one: mild, wet valleys west of the Cascades and high desert to the east, with refrigerated freight moving between them all year.
Summer: Berry and cherry harvests sweep the Willamette Valley,
delicate, time-critical reefer loads at premium urgency.
Fall: Pears out of Medford and Hood River, hazelnuts from the
valley, and harvest season keeps reefers rolling east.
Winter: The Columbia Basin's frozen lines ship year-round, while
I-84 through the Gorge tests real winter skills: ice, wind, and chain-up zones.
Your Oregon Lanes with Astel
Oregon connects to Astel's West ↔ Midwest network over I-84: loads run east through Boise and Salt Lake City onto I-80 toward Denver, Kansas City, and Chicago. Be ready to run all 48 contiguous states.
Oregon Freight by the Numbers
Oregon feeds the country more than most people realize.
Oregon CDL Class A Requirements
If you already hold your Oregon CDL-A, you're ready to apply right now. If you're not yet licensed, here's exactly what the Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services (Oregon 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 OR Driver's License | Current, non-suspended Oregon 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 | OR 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 Oregon | 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
A Broken-Down Truck in Oregon Still Gets You Covered
Stuck on I-5 near Salem or fighting the wind on I-84 in the Gorge? Astel dispatches a replacement truck so you keep rolling. Your paycheck never takes a hit.
Oregon Driver FAQ
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