Truck Driver Jobs in Wyoming
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. Drivers who join Astel tend to stay.
Pay That Actually Delivers
Transparent, consistent pay with no gimmicks and no hidden deductions. Wyoming-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 — 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 Wyoming 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.
Wyoming's 402 Miles of I-80 Between the West and the Midwest
Wyoming is the least-populated state in the country, but every reefer running between California, Utah and Chicago crosses it on I-80. Cheyenne sits where I-80 meets I-25 and hosts the regional distribution centers of Walmart and Lowe's; the rest of the state ships coal, soda ash, oil and beef. Here the freight is the lane itself.
Major Wyoming Freight Hubs
Cheyenne is the logistics capital. The Walmart DC on Logistics Drive serves stores in Wyoming and neighboring states, and the Lowe's regional DC supplies more than 70 stores across the West. Casper works I-25 and the oil patch, Rock Springs and Green River sit on the world's largest trona deposit, Gillette is Powder River Basin coal on I-90, and Evanston is the I-80 gate to Utah.
Wyoming Climate & Reefer Demand
Wyoming is high, dry and windy: Cheyenne sits at 6,100 feet with winter lows near 10–15°F and colder on the passes, so reefers run in heat mode from November to March. Summers are mild, 80–85°F, but the sun at altitude still keeps units cycling on produce and meat.
Year-round: Transit reefer freight, California and Utah produce moving
east, Midwest meat and dairy moving west, is the backbone of Wyoming trucking, and the
Cheyenne DCs pull inbound grocery loads every day.
October to March: High-wind and blizzard closures on I-80 between
Laramie and Rawlins and on I-25 north of Cheyenne close the road, loads stack up, and experienced
drivers who know the closure gates earn their keep.
Summer through fall: Cattle season brings Wyoming ranches shipping beef east, and the
Torrington sugar-beet campaign adds fall volume in the Platte Valley.
Your Wyoming Lanes with Astel
Astel's core corridors run West ↔ Midwest, and our Chicago yard is the anchor. I-80 across Wyoming is that corridor: Cheyenne to Chicago is about 970 miles east through Omaha and Des Moines, and Salt Lake City is a day west of Evanston. We're growing, so drivers must be ready to run all 48 contiguous states.
Wyoming Freight by the Numbers
Few people, big loads, and one of the most important interstates in the country.
Wyoming CDL Class A Requirements
If you already hold your Wyoming CDL-A, you're ready to apply right now. If you're not yet licensed, here's exactly what the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) Driver Services 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 WY Driver's License | Current, non-suspended Wyoming 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 | WY 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 Wyoming | 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
If You Break Down in Wyoming, Astel Sends a Replacement Truck
If you're stuck on I-80 near Rawlins or on I-25 outside Casper, Astel dispatches a replacement truck so you keep rolling. Your paycheck never takes a hit, and downtime stays off your plate.
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