Truck Driving Jobs in Washington.
Earn up to $110,000 Per Year
Astel is a family-owned trucking company with 18+ years in business. We pay weekly. All miles are paid, loaded and deadhead. Trucks are brand-new Volvos. Drivers get respect on every mile, and that's why they stay with us.
Pay That Speaks for Itself
Pay here is transparent and stable. No hidden deductions, no surprises. Washington-based drivers gross $2,400 to $2,700 or more per week on our Pacific Northwest to Midwest corridors, and experienced drivers sit at the top of that range.
- ✅$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 Deposit No delays, no holdbacks. Money hits your account every week.
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All Miles PaidZIP-to-ZIP, both loaded and deadhead miles
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No Deposit for Experienced DriversDeposit applies only with under 3 months of OTR experience
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Truck Replacement Guarantee Breakdown on the road, and we send a replacement. Your earnings never stop.
Why Washington Drivers Choose Astel
Our owner drove trucks himself, then built the company he always wanted to work for. 18 years later, we're still growing and still treating every driver like a person, not a number in a system.
Washington Runs the Pacific Gateway & Reefer Capital
Washington State is the West Coast's trade gateway to Asia and one of the strongest refrigerated-freight markets in the nation, anchored by the Northwest Seaport Alliance (Seattle plus Tacoma), the Yakima Valley produce belt, and the I-5 and I-90 corridors. Hauling reefer puts you in one of the best states in the country to be based in.
Washington's Major Freight Hubs
The Northwest Seaport Alliance, the combined ports of Seattle and Tacoma, is one of the largest container gateways in North America and a primary trade link to Asia. Add the Spokane inland hub, the Yakima Valley cold-storage cluster, and Washington's interstate system (I-5, I-90, I-82, I-405), and the state connects the Pacific Northwest to the national freight grid.
Washington's Climate & Why Reefer Demand Never Stops
Washington is really two climates in one. Mild, wet, maritime weather sits west of the Cascades around Puget Sound, while a semi-arid, high-desert climate covers the Columbia Basin to the east, where the produce grows. Eastern summer highs push past 95°F (35°C), while I-90's Snoqualmie Pass sees heavy winter snow, so reefer skill and safe winter driving both matter here.
Spring: Cherry blossoms in the Yakima and Wenatchee valleys signal the
start of the West's biggest tree-fruit season, and reefer demand builds fast.
Summer: Cherries, then the earliest apples, potatoes, hops and
hay ship out across the country. Experienced reefer drivers stay in constant demand.
Fall & Winter: The main apple harvest, and Washington grows the vast
majority of America's apples, moves for months out of cold storage, alongside seafood
and dairy. Washington's freight market never truly slows.
Your Routes from Washington with Astel
Astel's core corridors run Pacific Northwest ↔ Midwest and keep expanding. Washington drivers load in Seattle, Tacoma, Yakima and Spokane, then run east on I-90 and I-82 toward Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City, Denver and Salt Lake City. We're growing, and drivers must be ready to run all 48 contiguous states.
Washington Freight & Logistics in Numbers
The scale of Washington's freight and produce markets puts it in a class of its own on the West Coast.
Washington CDL Class A License Requirements
Already have a Washington CDL-A? You can apply right now. Still working toward your license? Here's everything required by the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) and federal FMCSA rules.
| Requirement | Details | Astel Status |
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| Minimum Age | 21+ for interstate (OTR) operations across all 48 states. Ages 18–20 may hold a WA CDL but are restricted to intrastate (Washington-only) driving. | Required |
| Valid WA Driver's License | Active, non-suspended Washington driver's license required before applying | Required |
| Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) | Must hold a Washington CLP for a minimum of 14 days before taking the CDL skills test (federal requirement) | Pre-CDL Step |
| ELDT Training | Entry-Level Driver Training from an FMCSA-approved provider is mandatory for all first-time CDL-A applicants (effective Feb 7, 2022) | Pre-CDL Step |
| DOT Medical Exam | Valid medical certificate from a National Registry-certified examiner is required to hold a CDL and operate a CMV | Required |
| Knowledge Tests | General Knowledge, Combination Vehicles, and Air Brakes written exams, taken at a Washington DOL licensing office | Pass to Get CDL |
| CDL Skills Test | Pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic vehicle control, and on-road driving, all conducted in a tractor-trailer (fifth-wheel connection) | Pass to Get CDL |
| Reefer Endorsement | No special endorsement required for standard refrigerated freight operations | Not Required |
| FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse | Drivers must have a clear Clearinghouse status; a "prohibited" status blocks CDL driving until the federal Return-to-Duty process is completed | Must Be Clear |
| Clean Driving Record | No DUI, no at-fault accidents, no serious traffic violations | Astel Requirement |
| OTR Experience | Minimum 1 year of over-the-road driving experience preferred | Preferred by Astel |
Position Details
Driver Responsibilities
- Safe operation of a CMV in full compliance with all DOT and FMCSA regulations
- On-time delivery of refrigerated freight across the Pacific Northwest, Midwest, and nationwide routes in all 48 states
- Accurate Hours of Service (HOS) logging and complete trip documentation
- Handling Bills of Lading (BOL), receipts, and all load paperwork correctly
- Clear, professional communication with your dispatcher throughout every run
- Monitoring and maintaining proper temperature settings for reefer loads at all times
- Basic in-cab troubleshooting and pre/post-trip vehicle inspections
Truck Breaks Down in Washington. We've Got You Covered.
On I-90 at Snoqualmie Pass or on I-5 heading out of Seattle, Astel will send a replacement truck. You keep moving, and your paycheck doesn't skip a beat. No stress. No lost income. Guaranteed.
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