Lease Purchase OTR CDL A Driver

Join Drivers 1st and take control of your career with our Straight Lease program designed for motivated CDL A professionals. Hit the road in late-model equipment with zero forced dispatch, no trailer payments, and the support of a carrier that puts you in the driver's seat.

Drive reefer freight on OTR routes across the U.S., with 70% linehaul revenue and strong, consistent contract freight. With weekly net pay between $1,500–$2,000 and average gross up to $5,000 per truck, this opportunity is built for long-term success.

Enjoy fuel discounts, driver amenities, and the ability to take your truck home. Make the most of your miles and maximize your revenue, backed by one of the best reputations in the refrigerated freight business.

- Pay & Benefits:

70% linehaul to the IC – average gross up to $5,000/week

$1,500–$2,000 weekly average net pay

$78,000–$104,000/year average net income

$6,500 completion bonus ($0.04 per odometer mile)

Clean DOT inspection bonuses (Level 1 = $250, Level 2 = $200, Level 3 = $150)

Reefer fuel paid by company

Accessorials – detention pay (70% to IC)

Fuel discounts averaging $0.35/gallon at select stations

Optional insurance: Occ/Acc, Deadhead/Bobtail, Physical Damage

Discounted hotel rates & on-site wellness clinic access

Rider program – bring friends, family, or your dog! - Equipment:

Trucks: Peterbilt 579 Ultraloft, Kenworth T680 (2020–2026 models)

Engines: Cummins & Paccar

Transmission: Automatic

Bunks: Double

Speed: 70 mph pedal & cruise

Comfort & Safety Features:

APU, Inverter, Refrigerator, Microwave

Tablets with onboard navigation (Geotab)

Forward-facing cameras (event recording)

Collision mitigation

DirecTV, SiriusXM

Take your truck home

Washer/Dryer & 24/7 amenities at company terminals - Home Time & Routes:

OTR – Refrigerated Freight

IC determines home time (recommended 2–3 weeks out for optimal revenue)

No-touch freight

Truckload and multi-stop/LTL temperature-controlled loads

No forced dispatch - Minimum Requirements:

Class A CDL

Minimum 24 months of recent tractor-trailer experience - Call to Action:

Ready to take the wheel of your success? Apply now to partner with Drivers 1st on our Straight Lease program. Questions? Call our driver support team at today!

Current CDL A & Recent Tractor Trailer Driving Experience