- USDOT
- 18494
- Carrier Type
- Ltl
- Fleet Size (Power Units)
- 3,500
- Drivers
- 3,800
- Operation Type
- Interstate
- Headquarters
- 12225 Stephens Rd, Warren, MI 48089
Source: FMCSA SAFER snapshot (verified 2026-04-22T03:38:16.714136+00:00)
Central Transport Truck Driver Jobs: Pay, Requirements & Application Guide (2026)
3,500
Power units
3,800
Drivers
18494
USDOT
Complete guide to driving for Central Transport: pay structure, hiring areas, driver requirements, benefits, and application process. Sourced from FMCSA SAFER, carrier filings, and verified 2026-04-22 03:38:17.082339+00:00.
Carrier identity (FMCSA SAFER)
Driver types and requirements
| Track | CDL Class | Min Experience | Min Age | MVR / DAC policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTL Line-Haul Driver | A | 12 mo | 21 (interstate) | ≤ 3 moving violations / 36 months / case-by-case |
| LTL City P&D Driver | A | 6 mo | 21 | ≤ 3 moving violations / 36 months / case-by-case |
LTL Line-Haul Driver — required endorsements: T.
Where Central Transport hires
20 states: CT, DE, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV
Priority metros: Warren, MI, Chicago, IL, Columbus, OH, Pittsburgh, PA
Source: Carrier careers page (verified 2026-04-21)
Central Transport pay structure (2026)
Company driver
- Solo CPM: $0.62–$0.78 per mile
- Detention: Line-haul detention per dispatch
- Layover: Layover rare
Bonuses: safety: True, referral: True
Source: Central Transport recruiting page
Model your expected earnings with the CPM → Annual Salary calculator.
How to apply to Central Transport
- Start application: Central Transport driver application portal
- Phone screen: expect questions like:
- CDL-A tenure?
- Doubles experience?
- Great Lakes corridor familiarity?
- MVR / DAC?
- Road test: conducted in a automatic tractor with double trailers truck.
- Pre-employment drug test: urinalysis
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FMCSA safety record
Review Central Transport's CSA Safety Measurement System data directly at the FMCSA: Central Transport on FMCSA SMS. URL verified 2026-04-22T03:38:17.082255+00:00.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Central Transport pay CDL drivers?
- Central Transport advertises company-driver pay of $0.62–$0.78 per mile. These figures come from carrier filings and were verified 2026-04-22 03:38:17.082339+00:00; confirm current rates with a recruiter before you apply.
- What do you need to drive for Central Transport?
- For the LTL Line-Haul Driver track, Central Transport lists CDL Class A; 12 months experience; minimum age 21; endorsements T. Requirements were verified 2026-04-22 03:38:17.082339+00:00 and can vary by location and division.
- Where does Central Transport hire CDL drivers?
- Central Transport lists active hiring in CT, DE, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, NH, NJ, NY…. Hiring areas were verified 2026-04-22 03:38:17.082339+00:00.
- How do I apply to drive for Central Transport?
- Apply through Central Transport's official driver portal at https://www.centraltransport.com/careers/apply. Application details were verified 2026-04-22 03:38:17.082339+00:00.
- What is Central Transport's FMCSA safety record?
- Per the FMCSA SAFER snapshot, Central Transport operates 3,500 power units and 3,800 drivers. Review the full CSA Safety Measurement System record on the FMCSA SMS site; snapshot verified 2026-04-22 03:38:17.082339+00:00.
