Solo & Team CDL-A Driver

Werner Enterprises is a premier transportation and logistics company that has been serving the trucking industry with dedication and a driver-first mindset since its founding by a professional driver. This esteemed company is renowned for its innovative approach to freight transportation and commitment to offering excellent career opportunities to truck drivers across the nation. Werner Enterprises is a major player in the trucking industry and prides itself on treating its drivers with the utmost care, dignity, and respect. Their wide range of services includes dedicated routes, regional, and over-the-road (OTR) options, catering to both solo and team drivers, ensuring drivers find the best fit for their lifestyle and financial goals. The company offers not only a job but a rewarding career path with extensive support, advanced technology, and impactful benefits that underline its standing as a top employer in the industry, especially for military veterans and those seeking steady, professional growth in the trucking sector.

Currently, Werner is actively hiring for solo and team CDL-A truck driver positions, where compensation is highly competitive with many drivers earning more than $75,000 annually. The top 25% of earners achieve over $85,000 per year, with some top solo performers earning up to $90,000 to $100,000 annually on dedicated routes. Team drivers also enjoy attractive earnings, with annual salaries ranging between $55,000 and $85,000 or more, alongside priority load assignments and expedited freight trips that emphasize efficiency and haul ease. Notably, the Werner Team Elite Division offers an even higher pay scale, with team elite drivers earning between $90,000 and $110,000 annually, working a schedule of three weeks out and three days home with priority truck assignment and advanced opportunities for experienced team drivers.

This role extends far beyond simple truck driving; Werner offers a Career Track program focusing on skill enhancement with hands-on experience and strong support from experienced Driver Leaders. This program is ideal for those seeking long-term career development within a company invested in their growth. Werner’s dedication to flexibility is evident in their more than 250 unique home time and pay packages, developed to fit the diverse needs of solo drivers, teams, recent graduates, and veteran drivers alike. Drivers benefit from a respectful workplace culture, guaranteed weekly pay on select dedicated accounts, and comprehensive routes to match every lifestyle preference, whether the driver is looking for daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or tri-weekly time off.

Werner’s commitment to driver well-being is underscored by the robust benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid sick leave, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, and tuition reimbursement programs offering up to $15,000 for qualifying drivers. Additional perks include paid tolls and fuel cards, rider and pet-friendly policies, a military skills test waiver, and an elite veteran driver program that supports active military members and veterans. The company also employs advanced technology and equipment, such as collision mitigation technology, truck navigation systems, 100% trailer tracking, and 24-hour maintenance assistance, ensuring drivers are equipped with the best tools to perform their jobs safely and efficiently.

Werner’s driving positions require individuals to hold a valid Class A CDL, be at least 21 years of age, have a minimum of 30 days of commercial driving experience, maintain an acceptable driving record, and be able to pass rigorous DOT physical exams and drug screenings. Prospective drivers must also provide acceptable references and meet essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations. Werner Enterprises’ driving opportunities are not just jobs but pathways to a proud and financially stable driving career backed by a company that values every employee. By applying to Werner, drivers will engage with a responsive recruiting team dedicated to matching candidates with ideal routes and pay packages, helping launch or further their careers in a supportive and dynamic environment that truly honors the work of professional truck drivers.