CDL A Drivers
PTL
Role description
PTL | Starting at $0.60 CPM Solo | $0.75 CPM Teams | New Pay Increase | 100% Employee-OwnedPTL is hiring
CDL-A Solo and Team Drivers
for OTR opportunities with higher pay, consistent freight, flexible home time, and one of the most unique ownership programs in trucking.
Drivers are paid for every dispatched mile through the day before payroll, helping maximize take-home pay and reduce the lag that often comes with traditional mileage pay.
Solo Drivers start at $0.60 CPM , with milestone increases every
50,000 miles
and
no pay cap .
Team Drivers start at $0.75 CPM , with increases every
100,000 miles
beginning from mile one.
Military Veterans receive additional pay based on their years of service, regardless of MOS.
Eligible drivers also become
employee owners
through PTL's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), earning company shares each year.
New Pay Increase – Effective July 20, 2026
PTL recently announced another pay increase for company drivers.
OTR Drivers
7 Days Out / 2 Days Home:
+$0.03 CPM
12 Days Out / 3 Days Home:
+$0.03 CPM
21 Days Out / 4 Days Home:
+$0.04 CPM
Regional Drivers
Regional Drivers:
+$0.02 CPM
Additional OTR Pay by Home State
Drivers living in PTL's Core Hiring Network receive even more.
Eligible states include:
Arkansas
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Michigan
Missouri
Nebraska
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Texas
West Virginia
Additional Pay for Core Network Drivers
Solo Drivers
+$0.05 CPM
Team Drivers
+$0.025 CPM per driver
Drivers Living Outside the Core Network
Drivers residing in all other states also receive an additional increase:
Solo Drivers
+$0.02 CPM
Team Drivers
+$0.01 CPM per driver
These state-based increases apply to OTR drivers running 7/2, 12/3, or 21/4 schedules and do not apply to Regional, Dedicated, or Local positions.
Home Time Options
Choose the schedule that best fits your lifestyle:
7 Days Out / 2 Days Home
12 Days Out / 3 Days Home
21 Days Out / 4 Days Home
PTL offers the flexibility to find a schedule that works for you while providing consistent miles and dependable freight.
Additional Earnings
Drivers have even more opportunities to increase their income through:
NEW:
Layover Pay increased to
$75 per day
$1,000 Weekly Gross Pay Protection
for eligible OTR drivers available for dispatch at least seven consecutive days
Monthly Performance Bonuses
Driver Referral Bonuses
$75 Hazmat Bonus
$75 Northeast Bonus
$100 New York City Bonus
Detention Pay
Extra Stop Pay
PTL at a Glance
85+ years in business
100% Employee-Owned
1,000+ Trucks
3,000+ Trailers
Average haul length of 700 miles
100% No-Touch Freight
Driver Benefits
PTL offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Weekly Pay
Paid Orientation
Free Rider Program
No-Deposit Pet Policy
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Free Life Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Vacation
Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
Why Drive for PTL?
At PTL, you're more than just a driver—you're an employee owner. With newly increased pay, uncapped mileage raises, multiple home-time options, excellent benefits, and one of the strongest ownership programs in trucking, you'll have the opportunity to build both a rewarding career and a financial future.
Whether you prefer running solo or as part of a team, PTL offers the miles, stability, and support to help you succeed.
Apply Today
Join one of America's most respected employee-owned carriers and start earning more from your very first mile.
Start at $0.60 CPM Solo or $0.75 CPM Team. Earn more with PTL's new pay increases. Drive farther. Earn more. Own more.
