Hiring CDL-A Truck Drivers

FREIGHT THAT PAYS

Owner Operators: gross up to $300,000 per year*; Company Drivers: gross up to $100,000 per year*

KEEP MORE OF THE LOAD

Owner Operators earn 86% of load revenue*

RUN YOUR BUSINESS YOUR WAY

Full control of schedule and home time

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Why Partner With Guardian Express?

At Guardian Express, Owner Operators aren’t an afterthought—they’re the business. We’ve built our model to maximize your earning potential while giving you the flexibility to run how you want. With strong rates, consistent freight, and real support behind you, you can focus on growing your operation—not chasing your next load.

CDL-A Owner Operator Overview

Top-tier revenue potential. Gross up to $300,000 per year, with drivers averaging around $5,000 net per week.*
Keep more of what you earn. Take home 86% of load revenue, with average rates of $3.50+ per mile.*
Transparent, manageable costs. Weekly deductions include $395 for insurance and $50 for ELD/compliance, with optional trailer rental available for $290–$330 per week.
Freedom to run your way. Set your own schedule and home time—this is your business.

Owner Operator Perks & Support

Full back-end support. 24/7 assistance with dispatch, load booking, safety, and operations so you’re never on your own.
Bonuses that reward professionalism. Earn up to $300 for clean inspections.*
Referral rewards. Earn $2,000 for every driver you refer.
Fuel savings that add up. Save $0.20 per gallon with fuel discounts, plus a $200 fuel arrival bonus.*
Stay liquid on the road. Cash advance options available when you need them.

CDL-A Company Driver Overview

Guaranteed weekly income, plus upside for miles. Earn $1,700 per week guaranteed, with an additional $0.70 per mile on every mile over 2,500.*
A schedule built for longevity. Run 3 weeks on the road and come home for a full week off—predictable, consistent, and respected.
Rewarded for doing the job right. Earn up to $300 in Clean DOT Inspection bonuses
(Level 3: $100 | Level 2: $200 | Level 1: $300).
Bring great drivers, get paid for it. Referral bonuses up to $2,000—because good
people know good people.

*All pay and bonus amounts may vary by job type, location, experience level, and performance and are subject to change based on company discretion. Talk with a recruiter to confirm specific details.
There is no deadline to apply. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

"Good company. Great $$$. If you like to keep moving this is the company for you."

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