- USDOT
- 47002
- Carrier Type
- Mega Carrier
- Fleet Size (Power Units)
- 2,400
- Drivers
- 2,700
- Operation Type
- Interstate
- Headquarters
- 400 Birmingham Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37419
Source: FMCSA SAFER snapshot (verified 2026-04-22T03:37:08.048736+00:00)
Covenant Logistics Group Truck Driver Jobs: Pay, Requirements & Application Guide (2026)
2,400
Power units
2,700
Drivers
47002
USDOT
Complete guide to driving for Covenant Logistics Group: pay structure, hiring areas, driver requirements, benefits, and application process. Sourced from FMCSA SAFER, carrier filings, and verified 2026-04-22 03:37:08.166837+00:00.
Carrier identity (FMCSA SAFER)
Driver types and requirements
| Track | CDL Class | Min Experience | Min Age | MVR / DAC policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTR Team Company Driver | A | 0 mo | 21 (interstate) | ≤ 3 moving violations / 36 months / case-by-case |
| Dedicated Company Driver | A | 6 mo | 21 (interstate) | ≤ 2 moving violations / 36 months / case-by-case |
Where Covenant Logistics Group hires
48 states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
Priority metros: Chattanooga, TN, Dallas, TX, Atlanta, GA
Source: Covenant careers page (verified 2026-04-20)
Covenant Logistics Group pay structure (2026)
Company driver
- Solo CPM: $0.54–$0.68 per mile
- Team CPM: $0.72–$0.9 per mile
- Per diem election: up to 20% of miles pulled into tax-free reimbursement
- Detention: Paid after 2 hours
- Layover: Layover pay per dispatch
Bonuses: team: True, safety: True, referral: True
Source: Covenant Logistics Group recruiting page
Model your expected earnings with the CPM → Annual Salary calculator.
How to apply to Covenant Logistics Group
- Start application: Covenant Logistics Group driver application portal
- Phone screen: expect questions like:
- CDL-A tenure?
- Willing to team?
- MVR / DAC?
- Pre-employment drug test?
- Road test: conducted in a automatic truck.
- Pre-employment drug test: urinalysis
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FMCSA safety record
Review Covenant Logistics Group's CSA Safety Measurement System data directly at the FMCSA: Covenant Logistics Group on FMCSA SMS. URL verified 2026-04-22T03:37:08.166821+00:00.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Covenant Logistics Group pay CDL drivers?
- Covenant Logistics Group advertises company-driver pay of $0.54–$0.68 per mile; team $0.72–$0.90 per mile; per diem 20%. These figures come from carrier filings and were verified 2026-04-22 03:37:08.166837+00:00; confirm current rates with a recruiter before you apply.
- What do you need to drive for Covenant Logistics Group?
- For the OTR Team Company Driver track, Covenant Logistics Group lists CDL Class A; no prior experience required; minimum age 21. Requirements were verified 2026-04-22 03:37:08.166837+00:00 and can vary by location and division.
- Where does Covenant Logistics Group hire CDL drivers?
- Covenant Logistics Group lists active hiring in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL…. Hiring areas were verified 2026-04-22 03:37:08.166837+00:00.
- How do I apply to drive for Covenant Logistics Group?
- Apply through Covenant Logistics Group's official driver portal at https://drive.covenantlogistics.com/apply. Application details were verified 2026-04-22 03:37:08.166837+00:00.
- What is Covenant Logistics Group's FMCSA safety record?
- Per the FMCSA SAFER snapshot, Covenant Logistics Group operates 2,400 power units and 2,700 drivers. Review the full CSA Safety Measurement System record on the FMCSA SMS site; snapshot verified 2026-04-22 03:37:08.166837+00:00.
