At American Central Transport, we believe in being more than a job—we’re your forever career home. As a Midwest carrier rooted in Midwest values, we’ve built a company culture where drivers are truly seen, heard, and supported. That’s why we consistently outperform industry benchmarks for driver satisfaction, trust, and advocacy—and why drivers stay.
In fact, ACT ranks 16% higher than the top quartile of carriers for overall driver satisfaction, 15% higher for fleet manager support, and 22% higher for respecting driver home time. When it comes to keeping promises, ACT is 2% ahead of top competitors for driver trust.
We’re proud to have been named one of America’s Best Fleets to Drive For eight years in a row—and now we’ve earned the TCA Elite Fleets recognition in 2025, a rare and prestigious honor reserved for top-tier carriers.
CDL-A Truck Drivers Enjoy:
- Earn $54,000 - $132,500/year
- Avg. $78,000/year - ACT ranks in the top quartile for company driver pay
- Run Midwest & Southeast! (No Northeast)
- Home time you can choose – up to 7 days/month
- $2,500 retention bonus
- Paid practical miles – avg. 2,400/week
- Modern equipment – T-680 Kenworths & Freightliner Cascadias with refrigerators, microwaves, upgraded memory-foam mattresses
- Outstanding safety & tech features – Carrier inverters & APUs in all trucks
- Supportive culture – 24/7 access to office staff, monthly driver luncheons, and optional monthly call with the President & CEO
- Driver-first communication
- Trusted by our team – 3% higher than top competitors for being a great company to work for
- No touch freight
- Medical, dental, vision, life & AD&D insurance
- Flex spending for medical & childcare expenses OR HSA
- Paid vacation time & holiday pay
- 401(k) – eligible after 90 days, 100% vested immediately with 4% company match
- $1,500 referral bonus
- Free rider authorization & pet rider options
- 22% of ACT drivers are U.S. veterans
Qualifications
- Age 21+ with a valid Class A CDL
- Must have 1 year of OTR truck driving experience (6 months in the last year) OR 9 months with a certified truck driving school
- No more than 3 jobs in past year or 7 in the past 3 years
Don’t miss your chance to build a lasting career with an elite, award-winning carrier. Apply now and drive your future forward with ACT!