- USDOT
- 95763
- Carrier Type
- Mid Size
- Fleet Size (Power Units)
- 3,000
- Drivers
- 3,300
- Operation Type
- Interstate
- Headquarters
- 7135 Centennial Pl, Nashville, TN 37209
Source: FMCSA SAFER snapshot (verified 2026-04-22T03:38:55.056789+00:00)
Western Express Truck Driver Jobs: Pay, Requirements & Application Guide (2026)
3,000
Power units
3,300
Drivers
95763
USDOT
Complete guide to driving for Western Express: pay structure, hiring areas, driver requirements, benefits, and application process. Sourced from FMCSA SAFER, carrier filings, and verified 2026-04-22 03:38:55.186660+00:00.
Carrier identity (FMCSA SAFER)
Driver types and requirements
| Track | CDL Class | Min Experience | Min Age | MVR / DAC policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTR Company Driver | A | 0 mo | 21 (interstate) | ≤ 3 moving violations / 36 months / case-by-case |
| OTR Flatbed Company Driver | A | 3 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 Western Express 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: Nashville, TN, Dallas, TX, Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL
Source: Carrier careers page (verified 2026-04-21)
Western Express pay structure (2026)
Company driver
- Solo CPM: $0.52–$0.68 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, sign on: True, referral: True
Source: Western Express recruiting page
Model your expected earnings with the CPM → Annual Salary calculator.
How to apply to Western Express
- Start application: Western Express driver application portal
- Phone screen: expect questions like:
- CDL-A tenure?
- Preferred division (dry van / flatbed / dedicated)?
- MVR / DAC?
- Home-time preference?
- Road test: conducted in a automatic truck.
- Pre-employment drug test: urinalysis
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FMCSA safety record
Review Western Express's CSA Safety Measurement System data directly at the FMCSA: Western Express on FMCSA SMS. URL verified 2026-04-22T03:38:55.186638+00:00.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Western Express pay CDL drivers?
- Western Express advertises company-driver pay of $0.52–$0.68 per mile; team $0.68–$0.85 per mile; per diem 20%. These figures come from carrier filings and were verified 2026-04-22 03:38:55.186660+00:00; confirm current rates with a recruiter before you apply.
- What do you need to drive for Western Express?
- For the OTR Company Driver track, Western Express lists CDL Class A; no prior experience required; minimum age 21. Requirements were verified 2026-04-22 03:38:55.186660+00:00 and can vary by location and division.
- Where does Western Express hire CDL drivers?
- Western Express lists active hiring in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL…. Hiring areas were verified 2026-04-22 03:38:55.186660+00:00.
- How do I apply to drive for Western Express?
- Apply through Western Express's official driver portal at https://www.westernexp.com/drivers/apply. Application details were verified 2026-04-22 03:38:55.186660+00:00.
- What is Western Express's FMCSA safety record?
- Per the FMCSA SAFER snapshot, Western Express operates 3,000 power units and 3,300 drivers. Review the full CSA Safety Measurement System record on the FMCSA SMS site; snapshot verified 2026-04-22 03:38:55.186660+00:00.
