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Hours Full-time
Location Roanoke, VA 24001
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About this job

Christenson Transportation is now hiring OTR CDL A Truck Drivers


Choose your own lease structure! We offer both Fixed or Variable Lease Models

Run More Miles >> Pay Less on Your Lease >> Ability to Have No Truck Lease Payment While on Home Time!

Improve cash flow, increase earnings, and reduce risk!

Never Miss Home Time!


CDL A License and Minimum 2 Years OTR Required

No DOT reportable/preventable accidents in the past 3 years



Voted 2025 & 2026 Best Company to Drive For

Christenson Transportation is a driver-focused company, owned and operated by a 4th-generation CDL-A driver who understands life on the road. We are currently seeking experienced OTR CDL-A drivers who want consistent miles, strong support, and a clear path to truck ownership.


Lease Purchase Program Updates

Lease Structure:

  • More Flexibility, Less Risk!
  • Never Miss Home Time!
  • Run More Miles >> Pay Less on Your Lease
    • This gives you the Ability to Have No Truck Lease Payment While on Home Time!

How it Works:

  • $12,350 max lease payment per quarter
    • Once you hit $12,350 in a quarter → your lease is PAID for the rest of that quarter
    • After that, you keep running without lease payments (maintenance still applies)
    • If you don’t hit the full amount, the remaining balance rolls into the next quarter
  • Payments collected at $0.42 per mile
  • $0.10 per mile maintenance fund continues on all miles

About the Program:

  • Drive late-model, fully equipped trucks with no barriers to entry: 2024–2026 Peterbilt 579 Ultra Loft (Cummins engine)
  • Equipped with EPU, inverter, refrigerator, microwave, TV, and free WiFi
  • No credit check
  • No down payment
  • No trailer rental fees
  • Low weekly payments
  • 4 year lease - True walk away lease

Benefits
  • Paid orientation

  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options

  • Retirement plan options

  • Rider policy

  • Pet policy

  • Free WiFi tablet with unlimited data

  • 24/7 driver lounge with showers, laundry, and computer access


Position Overview
  • Position: OTR CDL-A Truck Driver (Lease Purchase Opportunity)

  • Experience: Minimum 2 years OTR required

  • Miles: 2,500–3,000 per week

  • Freight: No-touch, customer-based freight

  • Lanes: East of I-35

  • Dispatch: No forced dispatch

  • Home Time: Guaranteed – never miss home time
  • 2 Weeks out, 2 days home
Compensation and Incentives
  • Earn gross $190k to $230k Annually
  • Weekly direct deposit (paid every Friday)
  • Profit sharing with market surcharge
  • $500 driver referral bonus


Stay Pay Longevity Bonus

  • Year 1: $1,000 (paid quarterly)

  • Year 2: $2,000

  • Year 3: $3,000

  • Year 4: $4,000

  • Year 5+: $5,000

Bonuses are paid quarterly beginning on each yearly anniversary.


Company-Paid Expenses
  • 100% truck and trailer maintenance

  • 100% tolls covered

  • 100% fuel discounts passed to drivers

  • Prepaid legal plan fully covered


Additional Pay Opportunities
  • Sign-on bonus

  • Safety bonus

  • Detention pay

  • Layover pay

  • Breakdown pay

  • Extra stop pay

  • Quarterly bonus
  • Deadhead Pay $1.00 per mile, on ALL miles
  • Market surcharge/Profit Sharing
    • Paid on ALL Miles (Loaded & Empty)
    • Higher rate per mile → more market surcharge → more money to drivers


Key Responsibilities
  • Operate a Class A CDL truck safely and efficiently

  • Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections

  • Maintain accurate logs and delivery schedules

  • Comply with DOT regulations and company policies

  • Communicate effectively with dispatch and customers


Why Drivers Choose Christenson
  • Driver-first culture built by experienced drivers

  • Consistent miles and reliable freight

  • Modern, well-maintained equipment

  • Guaranteed home time

  • Clear and achievable path to ownership


If you are an experienced CDL-A driver ready for more control, consistent income, and a path to ownership, apply today to join Christenson Transportation.


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Posting ID: 1261122838 Posted: 2026-05-14 Job Title: Class A Cdl Truck Driver Require