USA Truck Truck Driver Jobs: Pay, Requirements & Application Guide (2026)

USDOT

1030

Carrier Type

Mid Size

Fleet Size (Power Units)

1,900

Drivers

2,100

Operation Type

Interstate

Headquarters

3200 Industrial Park Rd, Van Buren, AR 72956

Source: FMCSA SAFER snapshot (verified 2026-04-22T03:38:48.000889+00:00)

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: Van Buren, AR, Dallas, TX, Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL

Source: Carrier careers page (verified 2026-04-21)

Company driver

• Solo CPM: $0.55–$0.7 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

Source: USA Truck recruiting page

Model your expected earnings with the CPM → Annual Salary calculator.

1. Start application: USA Truck driver application portal
2. Phone screen: expect questions like:
   • CDL-A tenure?
   • MVR / DAC?
   • Home-time preference?
   • Pre-employment drug test?
3. Road test: conducted in a automatic truck.
4. Pre-employment drug test: urinalysis

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Review USA Truck's CSA Safety Measurement System data directly at the FMCSA: USA Truck on FMCSA SMS. URL verified 2026-04-22T03:38:48.191887+00:00.

What does USA Truck pay CDL drivers?

USA Truck advertises company-driver pay of $0.55–$0.70 per mile; per diem 20%. These figures come from carrier filings and were verified 2026-04-22 03:38:48.191897+00:00; confirm current rates with a recruiter before you apply.

What do you need to drive for USA Truck?

For the OTR Company Driver track, USA Truck lists CDL Class A; 3 months experience; minimum age 21. Requirements were verified 2026-04-22 03:38:48.191897+00:00 and can vary by location and division.

Where does USA Truck hire CDL drivers?

USA Truck lists active hiring in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL…. Hiring areas were verified 2026-04-22 03:38:48.191897+00:00.

How do I apply to drive for USA Truck?

Apply through USA Truck's official driver portal at https://www.usa-truck.com/careers/apply. Application details were verified 2026-04-22 03:38:48.191897+00:00.

What is USA Truck's FMCSA safety record?

Per the FMCSA SAFER snapshot, USA Truck operates 1,900 power units and 2,100 drivers. Review the full CSA Safety Measurement System record on the FMCSA SMS site; snapshot verified 2026-04-22 03:38:48.191897+00:00.

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