Truck Driver Jobs in Vermont.
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, from a company drivers want to stay in.
Pay That Actually Delivers
Transparent, consistent pay with no gimmicks and no hidden deductions. Vermont-based drivers gross $2,400–2,700+ per week on our West–Midwest lanes.
- ✅$0.80 per mile, flat rateAll miles paid: loaded miles and deadhead miles alike
- ✅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 miles both
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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 Vermont 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.
Vermont Runs on Maple, Dairy and the Road to Canada
Vermont is small, but nearly everything it ships is temperature-controlled: more than half of America's maple syrup, 63% of New England's milk, Ben & Jerry's ice cream and Cabot cheddar. I-89 and I-91 link the state to Montreal on one end and to the New York Thruway on the other, and from there it is I-90 straight to Chicago.
Major Vermont Freight Hubs
Chittenden County (Burlington and Williston) carries the retail and warehouse load along I-89. St. Albans runs the Ben & Jerry's plants and the dairy farms of Franklin County, Middlebury is Cabot's biggest cheese plant, and Brattleboro on I-91 is home to C&S Wholesale Grocers, one of the largest grocery wholesalers in the country.
Vermont Climate & Reefer Demand
Vermont reefers work both ends of the dial. Summers in the 80–85°F range keep dairy and produce cold, and winter lows of −10 to −20°F put the same units in heat mode so syrup and cheese do not freeze in transit, apples included.
March and April. Sugaring season brings sap runs when days thaw and nights
freeze, and the state's 8 million taps produce more than 3 million gallons of syrup that
move out in drums and totes to packers.
Year-round. Milk and cheese ship daily out of Franklin and Addison counties, whey included, and Ben & Jerry's pints leave St. Albans frozen at −20°F for
distribution centers across the country.
September – October. Apple harvest fills the Champlain Valley, then the
winter grocery run starts: C&S and the Williston DCs restock New England stores through
the snow.
Your Vermont Lanes with Astel
Astel's core corridors run West ↔ Midwest, and our Chicago yard is the anchor. Vermont drivers load in Burlington, St. Albans and Brattleboro, cross into New York on I-89 or I-91 and pick up I-90 west through Buffalo and Cleveland to Chicago. We're growing, and drivers must be ready to run all 48 contiguous states.
Vermont Freight by the Numbers
The smallest freight state in New England, and one of the most refrigerated.
Vermont CDL Class A Requirements
Already hold your Vermont CDL-A? You're ready to apply right now. If you're not yet licensed, here's exactly what the Vermont Department 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 VT Driver's License | Current, non-suspended Vermont 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 | VT 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 Vermont | 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 Vermont? We've Got You Covered.
If you break down on I-89 near Montpelier or on I-91 outside Brattleboro, Astel dispatches a replacement truck so you keep rolling. Your paycheck never takes a hit and downtime stays off your plate.
Vermont Driver FAQ
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