- USDOT
- 58916
- Carrier Type
- Specialty
- Fleet Size (Power Units)
- 2,500
- Drivers
- 2,700
- Operation Type
- Interstate
- Headquarters
- 4003 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
Source: FMCSA SAFER snapshot (verified 2026-04-22T03:37:57.879093+00:00)
TMC Transportation Truck Driver Jobs: Pay, Requirements & Application Guide (2026)
2,500
Power units
2,700
Drivers
58916
USDOT
Complete guide to driving for TMC Transportation: pay structure, hiring areas, driver requirements, benefits, and application process. Sourced from FMCSA SAFER, carrier filings, and verified 2026-04-22 03:37:58.017371+00:00.
Carrier identity (FMCSA SAFER)
Driver types and requirements
| Track | CDL Class | Min Experience | Min Age | MVR / DAC policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTR Flatbed Company Driver | A | 0 mo | 21 (interstate) | ≤ 2 moving violations / 36 months / case-by-case |
| Regional Flatbed Company Driver | A | 6 mo | 21 (interstate) | ≤ 2 moving violations / 36 months / case-by-case |
Where TMC Transportation 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: Des Moines, IA, Dallas, TX, Atlanta, GA
Source: TMC careers page (verified 2026-04-20)
TMC Transportation pay structure (2026)
Company driver
- Solo CPM: $0.58–$0.74 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: TMC Transportation recruiting page
Model your expected earnings with the CPM → Annual Salary calculator.
How to apply to TMC Transportation
- Start application: TMC Transportation driver application portal
- Phone screen: expect questions like:
- CDL-A tenure?
- Flatbed / tarping comfortable?
- 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 TMC Transportation's CSA Safety Measurement System data directly at the FMCSA: TMC Transportation on FMCSA SMS. URL verified 2026-04-22T03:37:58.017361+00:00.
Frequently asked questions
- What does TMC Transportation pay CDL drivers?
- TMC Transportation advertises company-driver pay of $0.58–$0.74 per mile; per diem 20%. These figures come from carrier filings and were verified 2026-04-22 03:37:58.017371+00:00; confirm current rates with a recruiter before you apply.
- What do you need to drive for TMC Transportation?
- For the OTR Flatbed Company Driver track, TMC Transportation lists CDL Class A; no prior experience required; minimum age 21. Requirements were verified 2026-04-22 03:37:58.017371+00:00 and can vary by location and division.
- Where does TMC Transportation hire CDL drivers?
- TMC Transportation lists active hiring in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL…. Hiring areas were verified 2026-04-22 03:37:58.017371+00:00.
- How do I apply to drive for TMC Transportation?
- Apply through TMC Transportation's official driver portal at https://www.tmctrans.com/careers/apply. Application details were verified 2026-04-22 03:37:58.017371+00:00.
- What is TMC Transportation's FMCSA safety record?
- Per the FMCSA SAFER snapshot, TMC Transportation operates 2,500 power units and 2,700 drivers. Review the full CSA Safety Measurement System record on the FMCSA SMS site; snapshot verified 2026-04-22 03:37:58.017371+00:00.
