- USDOT
- 164957
- Carrier Type
- Mid Size
- Fleet Size (Power Units)
- 1,800
- Drivers
- 2,000
- Operation Type
- Interstate
- Headquarters
- 800 Lone Oak Rd, Eagan, MN 55121
Source: FMCSA SAFER snapshot (verified 2026-04-22T03:38:45.706465+00:00)
Dart Transit Truck Driver Jobs: Pay, Requirements & Application Guide (2026)
1,800
Power units
2,000
Drivers
164957
USDOT
Complete guide to driving for Dart Transit: pay structure, hiring areas, driver requirements, benefits, and application process. Sourced from FMCSA SAFER, carrier filings, and verified 2026-04-22 03:38:45.826178+00:00.
Carrier identity (FMCSA SAFER)
Driver types and requirements
| Track | CDL Class | Min Experience | Min Age | MVR / DAC policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTR Company Driver | A | 3 mo | 21 (interstate) | ≤ 3 moving violations / 36 months / case-by-case |
| Regional Company Driver | A | 6 mo | 21 (interstate) | ≤ 2 moving violations / 36 months / case-by-case |
Where Dart Transit 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: Eagan, MN, Minneapolis, MN, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX
Source: Carrier careers page (verified 2026-04-21)
Dart Transit pay structure (2026)
Company driver
- Solo CPM: $0.55–$0.7 per mile
- Team CPM: $0.68–$0.85 per mile
- Per diem election: up to 20% of miles pulled into tax-free reimbursement
- Detention: Paid after 2 hours
- Layover: Layover per dispatch
Bonuses: safety: True, referral: True, longevity: True
Source: Dart Transit recruiting page
Model your expected earnings with the CPM → Annual Salary calculator.
How to apply to Dart Transit
- Start application: Dart Transit driver application portal
- Phone screen: expect questions like:
- CDL-A tenure?
- MVR / DAC?
- Home-time preference?
- Pre-employment drug test?
- Road test: conducted in a automatic truck.
- Pre-employment drug test: urinalysis
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FMCSA safety record
Review Dart Transit's CSA Safety Measurement System data directly at the FMCSA: Dart Transit on FMCSA SMS. URL verified 2026-04-22T03:38:45.826165+00:00.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Dart Transit pay CDL drivers?
- Dart Transit advertises company-driver pay of $0.55–$0.70 per mile; team $0.68–$0.85 per mile; per diem 20%. These figures come from carrier filings and were verified 2026-04-22 03:38:45.826178+00:00; confirm current rates with a recruiter before you apply.
- What do you need to drive for Dart Transit?
- For the OTR Company Driver track, Dart Transit lists CDL Class A; 3 months experience; minimum age 21. Requirements were verified 2026-04-22 03:38:45.826178+00:00 and can vary by location and division.
- Where does Dart Transit hire CDL drivers?
- Dart Transit lists active hiring in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL…. Hiring areas were verified 2026-04-22 03:38:45.826178+00:00.
- How do I apply to drive for Dart Transit?
- Apply through Dart Transit's official driver portal at https://www.dartadvantage.com/careers/apply. Application details were verified 2026-04-22 03:38:45.826178+00:00.
- What is Dart Transit's FMCSA safety record?
- Per the FMCSA SAFER snapshot, Dart Transit operates 1,800 power units and 2,000 drivers. Review the full CSA Safety Measurement System record on the FMCSA SMS site; snapshot verified 2026-04-22 03:38:45.826178+00:00.
