national long-haul solo fleet
This is our traditional long haul fleet. It runs the way a long haul operation should, with a long length of haul (average 1,000 miles) and nearly routine freight lanes. This means steady hometime and steady pay!
Pay
Experience Rate Per Mile
3-11 months 31¢
1 year 32¢
2 years 33¢
3+ years 34¢
2 years @ previous carrier(w/3yrs exp) 35¢
1/2¢ increase every 60k driven - No Cap!  

Guaranteed Dock
Detention Pay
Safety Bonus
$15 per hour, after 2 hours,
paid in increments of 15 mins.
$150 cap per day
1¢ per mile paid annually
($1,400 annual maximum)

Average Miles Per Week Average Annual Income Range
2,200 - 3,400 miles
(Mostly between the Midwest,
Southwest and Southeast)
$42,000 - $52,000

Freight Days Out
Dry Van
Mostly No Touch
100% Lumper Reimbursement
Drop & Hook
14 days out is the minimum
required, however 14-21 days
generally allows better productivity
The choice is yours!

Vacation Package
Vacation is earned 1 week every 30,000 miles driven*

Vacation Pay Earned    
Date of hire to 3 years of service(0-36 months): $1,000/Week Up to $5,500/year
Beginning Year 3 $1,100/Week Up to $5,500/year
Beginning Year 6 $1,200/Week Up to $6,000/year
Beginning Year 10 $1,300/Week Up to $6,500/year
Beginning Year 15 $1,400/Week Up to $7,000/year
Beginning Year 20 $1,500/Week Up to $7,500/Year

*All new hires will receive $1,000 after the first 30,000 miles, but not the week off.

*All new hires must run 60,000 miles to first paid vacation, then every 30,000mi thereafter they will receive vacation time plus vacation pay.

All drivers will receive a "bonus" week off and pay if they run 126,000 (solo) miles within the year following their hire date.

 Home Time
1 day off per every 7 days out
(Stopping by your house for ½ day or taking a 10-hour break at home is not your day off!)

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national team
This is a true team operation. It has a long length of haul with mostly drop and hook freight.

Pay
40¢ Base Rate (Split) +
  • 2¢ split bonus on all miles if the team runs between 16,500-18,499/mo, or
  • 6¢ split bonus on all miles if the team runs 18,500 or more
Total Average Pay of 50¢ (split) Per Mile - Includes vacation, mileage, and safety bonus.
Pay increase 1/2¢ (split) every 120,000 miles driven by the team - No Cap!

Safety Bonus
1¢ per mile (split) or up to $2,800 (split) paid annually

Guaranteed Dock Detention
$15 per hour, after 2 hours, paid in increments of 15 minutes
$150 cap/day (split)

Average Miles Per Week
4,000-6,000 miles per week

Days Out
14 days out is the minimum required, however for 14-21 days generally allows better productivity results. The choice is yours!

Freight

  • Dry van
  • 99.9% No Touch
  • 100% Lumper Reimbursement
  • Mostly Drop & Hook
Home Time
1 day off per every 7 days out (Stopping by your house for ½ day or taking an 10-hour break at home is not your day off!)

Vacation Package
Vacation is earned 1 week every 30,000 miles driven per driver*

Vacation Pay Earned    
Date of hire to 3 years of service(0-36 months): $1,000/Week Up to $5,500/year
Beginning Year 3 $1,100/Week Up to $5,500/year
Beginning Year 6 $1,200/Week Up to $6,000/year
Beginning Year 10 $1,300/Week Up to $6,500/year
Beginning Year 15 $1,400/Week Up to $7,000/year
Beginning Year 20 $1,500/Week Up to $7,500/Year

*All new hires will receive $1,000 after the first 30,000 miles, but not the week off.

*All new hires must run 60,000 miles to first paid vacation, then every 30,000mi thereafter they will receive vacation time plus vacation pay.

All drivers will receive a "bonus" week off and pay if they run 126,000 (solo) miles within the year following their hire date.

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regional fleets
This fleet is for drivers who need a little less time off, but require consistent time through the house.

Operating Area
Usually within 800 miles of domicile

Pay (Paid every Friday)
Experience
3-11 months
1 year
2 years
3+ years
2 years @ previous carrier

Rate per Mile
31¢
32¢
33¢
34¢
35¢
1/2¢ pay increase every 60K driven - No Cap!

Guaranteed Dock Detention
$15 per hour, after 2 hours, paid in 15 minute increments
$150 per day cap

Freight
Dry Van
Mostly No Touch
100% Lumper Reimbursement
Drop and Hook
Average Miles per Week
2,000 - 3,000
Home Time
Home weekly
1 week paid vacation per every 30,000 dispatched miles except first 30k, money only
Safety Bonus
1¢ per mile paid annually up to $1,400

Vacation Package
Vacation is earned 1 week every 30,000 miles driven*

Vacation Pay Earned    
Date of hire to 3 years of service(0-36 months): $1,000/Week Up to $5,500/year
Beginning Year 3 $1,100/Week Up to $5,500/year
Beginning Year 6 $1,200/Week Up to $6,000/year
Beginning Year 10 $1,300/Week Up to $6,500/year
Beginning Year 15 $1,400/Week Up to $7,000/year
Beginning Year 20 $1,500/Week Up to $7,500/Year

*All new hires will receive $1,000 after the first 30,000 miles, but not the week off.

*All new hires must run 60,000 miles to first paid vacation, then every 30,000mi thereafter they will receive vacation time plus vacation pay.

All drivers will receive a "bonus" week off and pay if they run 126,000 (solo) miles within the year following their hire date.

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dedicated fleets
Celadon Trucking Services has a number of dedicated fleets. Depending on where you live you may qualify. Keep your driver manager informed if you are interested.

Operating Area/Hiring Area
Specific to program

Pay
Specific to program
Home Time
Very Consistent
(could be mileage or hourly)
Average Mile per Week
Varies by program
Safety Bonus
1¢ per mile paid annually up to $1,400 for safe production

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local fleets
If you live in the right areas, Celadon Trucking Services has a variety of local driving jobs.

Operating Area
Generally within 50 miles of domicile terminal
Pay
Hourly Rate
Annual Increases
Paid Weekly
Safety Bonuses specific to program
Home Time
Home Daily
Regular Schedules
Freight
Dry Freight
Regular Schedules
Average Hours per Week
40-60 hours
Dispatch Method
Dispatched from terminals and on site locations.

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