Truck Driver Jobs in West Virginia
Earn up to $110,000/yr
Join Astel, a family-owned carrier with 18+ years on the road. Weekly pay. All miles paid: 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, no hidden deductions. West Virginia-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, 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, keep rolling & earning
Why West Virginia 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.
West Virginia Mountain Crossroads Between the Midwest and the East Coast
West Virginia sits on the shortest line between the Ohio Valley and the East Coast. I-64, I-77, I-79, I-81, I-70, and I-68 all cross the state, the largest inland port in the country works the Ohio River at Huntington, and the poultry valleys of the Eastern Panhandle keep reefers loaded year-round.
Major West Virginia Freight Hubs
Freight in West Virginia follows the rivers and the interstates: Charleston and Huntington on I-64 handle the Kanawha and Ohio valleys, Bridgeport–Clarksburg is the I-79 hub of the north, Wheeling works the I-70 river crossing, and Martinsburg on I-81 has become the Eastern Panhandle's distribution center for the D.C.–Baltimore market.
West Virginia Climate & Reefer Demand
West Virginia's valleys run humid summers in the 85–90°F range, while the Allegheny highlands see winters in the teens and some of the heaviest snowfall east of the Mississippi. Poultry and produce need temperature control in July and heat mode in January.
Year-round: Broilers from the South Branch Valley. Hardy, Pendleton,
Grant, Hampshire, and Mineral counties raise about 93% of the state's chickens and
turkeys, and those broilers ship chilled every week of the year. Poultry is West Virginia's top farm
commodity.
September–October: Apple harvest in Berkeley County, the state's
leading apple county, plus grocery restocking out of the I-81 distribution centers.
Winter: Snow on the Turnpike and I-68 thins out the driver pool.
Experienced OTR drivers who handle Appalachian winters are in demand.
Your West Virginia Lanes with Astel
Astel's core corridors run West ↔ Midwest, and our Chicago yard is the anchor. West Virginia drivers load in Charleston, Huntington, and Wheeling and take I-64 and I-70 west into Ohio and Indiana toward Columbus, Indianapolis, and Chicago, while Martinsburg loads head down I-81 and I-70 the same way. We're growing, and drivers must be ready to run all 48 contiguous states.
West Virginia Freight by the Numbers
A small mountain state that moves a surprising amount of tonnage.
West Virginia CDL Class A Requirements
If you already hold your West Virginia CDL-A, you're ready to apply right now. If you're not yet licensed, here's exactly what the West Virginia 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 WV Driver's License | Current, non-suspended West Virginia 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 | WV 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 West Virginia | 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 and receipts, and keep required paperwork in order
- 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 West Virginia
If you're stuck on I-79 near Clarksburg or on the Turnpike outside Beckley, Astel dispatches a replacement truck so you keep rolling. Your paycheck never takes a hit, with zero downtime stress.
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