CDL-A Solo OTR Truck Driver – Tucson OTR Division

Our routes often begin or conclude in this region, giving drivers reliable home time on nationwide runs doing over the road services. We are hiring experienced Class A CDL Solo OTR Truck Drivers for our modern fleet who live in the Tucson, AZ area and nearby communities. Tucson sits on a busy Southwest corridor with steady freight moving through the I-10 and strong demand for drivers who can run consistent nationwide loads.

Typical Pay Highlights:

• 30% of line haul OR 65 a mile + bonuses (the choice most solo drivers prefer).
• Average weekly gross: $1,900 – $2,400 with peaks reaching $2,700+ on legal hours.
• Switch between percentage and miles pay whenever you choose.
• Consistent drivers earned between $115,000 and $125,000 in 2025.
• A few exceptional top performers reached $145,000 last year driving full time.
• Anyone who wants to put in the effort will make good money!Pay Details & Realistic Expectations:Pay is performance-based. In 2025, 87% of our drivers went with the 30% percentage plan because it consistently delivered better earnings in the current market. Slow season (Q1) typically ranges from $1,900–$2,100 per week with some weeks hitting $2,400. Peak seasons (Q2 and Q4) usually run $2,100–$2,400 with some $2,700 weeks. Q3 is somewhere between. This seasonal pattern has been reliable for the past 25 years. Everyone is different. Some drivers who work harder than others, stay fit and able, and work well with our dispatchers consistently blow the numbers away.

Pay Options:

• Percentage Pay (Best Option for Most Solos) - We pay up to 30% of line haul plus bonuses. We intentionally keep miles lower on percentage (2,000–2,500 in slow season and up to 3,000 in busy season) because it maximizes earnings, reduces fuel costs, and helps prevent burnout.
• Miles Pay Option - Switch at any time. Up to 65 cents per mile plus bonuses based on experience and record. Typical miles: 2,500–3,600 per week.
• Team Pay (Miles Only) - Up to 75¢ per mile split. Average $2,000–$2,600 per driver per week. Note: Solo percentage pay is currently the stronger choice in this market.

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Important Info About Our Work Ethic:

Applications come in fast and we stay selective — we are looking for “A” stringers and true professionals. Honest, motivated drivers who put in real effort earn excellent money and are treated like family. If you want to coast, miss loads, or hang around truck stops, this is not the right fit. We are fair, but results match the work you put in.

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What Makes DSL Express Different:

• Established since 2001 — 25 years in business, large enough for real support and equipment, small enough that drivers do not get lost.
• Veterans welcome, and fair-chance hiring for anyone ready to work hard.
• 24/7 dispatch out of three offices with experienced people on the line.
• Late-model trucks, mostly automatics, some manuals available, with fridges and inverters.
• Company mechanic shops in Chicago and Las Vegas.
• You get a dedicated dispatcher who learns how you like to run.
• No-touch freight only — dry van or reefer.
• Partner network that gives us big-company reach with a family-owned feel.

Perks:

• No forced dispatch.
• Take the truck home on hometime, with parking support available.
• Fuel cards and EZ-Passes provided.
• Weekly direct deposit.
• Flexible, reliable home time.
• Dedicated lanes can be set up for consistent drivers.
• Hazard occupational insurance covering lost wages, medical, and a beneficiary.
• Monthly bonuses for safety, delivery, and communication.
• Extra pay for passed DOT inspections.

Job Description:

• Class A CDL required (extra endorsements a plus).
• Minimum 2+ years verifiable CDL experience.
• Clean MVR and acceptable PSP report.
• Dry van or reefer — all no-touch freight.
• Must run modern ELD systems and pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Minimum Driver Qualifications:

• Physically able to handle over-the-road work.
• Valid Class A CDL with no pending suspensions.
• Current medical card.
• No failed or refused drug or alcohol tests in the last 4 years.
• No DWI, DUI, or BAC in the last 4 years.
• No reckless driving in the last 3 years.
• No more than 3 moving violations or accidents in the last 3 years.
• No license suspension for points or unpaid tickets in the last 3 years.
• No more than 2 moving violations in the past year.
• At least 3 years of verifiable work history, including non-driving time.

We want serious, good people who take this job seriously. Apply today —