CDL-A Truck Driver - Average $85,000/Year + $6,000 Hiring Bonus

Koch Trucking is a distinguished transportation company that has been family-owned and driver-focused since 1978. With decades of experience and a strong commitment to respect, excellence, safety, and innovation, Koch Trucking has established itself as a full-service transportation and distribution leader. The company’s dedication to these core values has fostered a healthy business environment where both employees and customers can thrive. Koch Trucking offers a wide range of transportation services, including Dedicated, Regional, Flatbed, Marine, and Specialized transportation, catering to diverse shipping needs and providing flexibility for its drivers. This comprehensive service offering allows the company to meet the unique demands of its customers while maintaining a supportive culture for its employees.

As one of five divisions within Koch Companies, Koch Trucking benefits from the collective resources and expertise of a larger enterprise that includes truckload freight hauling, logistics, warehousing, and truck/trailer leasing services. The company has earned numerous accolades, including recognition as a 2025 Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation by the Women in Trucking Association and being named a Top 200 Workplace by the Minneapolis Star Tribune. These awards reflect the company’s commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment.

The role available is for CDL-A Specialized Company Drivers, offering an average annual salary of $85,000 with the potential to earn over $95,000 annually for top performers. Koch Trucking provides a $6,000 hiring bonus to new drivers, enhancing the attractiveness of this opportunity. Starting pay ranges from 57 to 59 cents per mile based on experience, with an additional one-cent per mile for drivers with passports who deliver to Canada. Drivers can expect consistent home time, typically out for 10-14 days depending on location, and average weekly miles between 2,200 to 2,400.

This position is designed for experienced professional truck drivers who are comfortable hauling flatbed, step deck, or Conestoga trailers. The company’s fleet comprises modern trucks that are three years old or newer, with an average age of 16 months. Trucks such as the Volvo 860 and Freightliner Cascadia are equipped with driver-friendly features including refrigerators, leather interiors, double curtain wraps, double bunks, and built-in inverters, providing a comfortable and safe working environment.

Additional benefits for drivers include all-expenses-paid orientation in a luxury hotel located in Appling, GA, weekly pay, a paid time off (PTO) package starting from day one with three floating holidays annually, and comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Drivers are also issued a free iPad with a data plan to stay connected with family and friends, along with a pet and rider policy to accommodate companion animals and passengers. A 401k retirement plan with company match is offered, complemented by 24/7/365 road service assistance and a $3,000 referral bonus for bringing new drivers on board. The company utilizes the Rolling Strong driver app to support drivers and offers free driver lounge amenities including toiletries, laundry soap, and food items like pizza and sandwiches.

Koch Trucking’s focus on high standards, excellent compensation, modern equipment, and outstanding benefits makes it an ideal employer for CDL-A Specialized Company Drivers seeking a fulfilling and rewarding career in the transportation industry. Join Koch Trucking today and become a part of a company that values its drivers and fosters long-term professional growth. Apply now to start your journey with one of the top employers in the trucking industry.