Frequently Asked Questions
Where do you run?
How long is orientation?
Will I get the miles?
All of our current regional runs are centered around Memphis, TN and flow between these states: Tennessee, Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Illinois, Indiana and a little Ohio. We do not service the East Coast or the West Coast.
Will I get the miles?
How long is orientation?
Will I get the miles?
Your effort and availability are the most important factors in how many miles you get. If you are available and follow procedures, you will get strong, consistent miles. Click below to see real driver mileage reports.
How long is orientation?
How long is orientation?
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Orientation usually lasts about a day and a half. Orientation pay is $500. We'll get you out on your first run in the afternoon of the second day of orientation or the next day, whichever you prefer.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Do drivers have assigned tractors?
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes. The sign-on bonus is $3,000. The first $1,000 is paid after 10,000 safe miles and the second $1,000 after 40,000 safe miles. The final $1,000 is paid on the driver's one-year anniversary date. Orientation pays $500 as well.
How often are drivers paid?
Do drivers have assigned tractors?
Do drivers have assigned tractors?
All Armstrong employees are paid weekly. Drivers are paid by direct deposit on Friday for all loads completed between the prior Sunday morning and midnight Saturday night.
Do drivers have assigned tractors?
Do drivers have assigned tractors?
Do drivers have assigned tractors?
Yes. Every driver is assigned to a specific tractor. We offer late model Freightliner and International tractors with a mix of manual and automatic transmissions. We'll do everything we can to put you in a truck that matches your preferences.
What type of electronic logs do you use?
What type of electronic logs do you use?
What type of electronic logs do you use?
Rand McNally TND765. These units provide accurate directions, help drivers locate truck stops and allow for direct, two-way communication with the office.
How fast do the trucks run?
What type of electronic logs do you use?
What type of electronic logs do you use?
The majority of our fleet is set at 65 mph on the pedal and 68 mph on cruise.
Do you have dash cameras?
What type of electronic logs do you use?
Do you have dash cameras?
Armstrong has forward-facing dash cameras only for the protection of the driver and the company. We have no plans to implement driver-facing cameras.
What type of equipment?
Where is Armstrong Transportation based?
Do you have dash cameras?
Armstrong offers a mix of Freightliner and International sleeper tractors. Most tractors are automatics but we do have 10-speeds in our fleet as well.
Do you hire owner-operators?
Where is Armstrong Transportation based?
Where is Armstrong Transportation based?
Absolutely! We are always looking to add top owner-operators to our fleet. Click here for complete information on our owner-operator program.
Where is Armstrong Transportation based?
Where is Armstrong Transportation based?
Where is Armstrong Transportation based?
Armstrong Transportation is based in Memphis, TN. For more information on our company, please visit our main company website at www.ArmstrongTrans.com
Stay Our Longer and Earn More
SUMMARY
CLOSE TO HOME
CLOSE TO HOME
While we specialize in getting our regional drivers home every weekend, we also need the ability to provide capacity to our customers 7 days per week, including weekends. With that goal in mind, we are looking to bring on drivers with the flexibility to run on weekends and stay out for about 12 days…or longer if the driver prefers.
CLOSE TO HOME
CLOSE TO HOME
CLOSE TO HOME
All drivers will run in our normal regional network, so should the need arise for the driver to be home for an emergency, family event or doctor visit, just let us know and, in most cases, we'll have you home the very next day.
OPTIONAL
CLOSE TO HOME
"25-50" BONUS PAY
Staying out for two weeks or longer is optional. Driver are welcome to be home every weekend for a while then choose to stay out for 2 weeks or longer from time or time. Drivers are welcome to stay out much longer than 2 weeks as well. It's the driver's choice.
"25-50" BONUS PAY
"25-50" BONUS PAY
"25-50" BONUS PAY
In addition to the normal pay structure, drivers staying out 2 week or more also earn:
2.5 cents extra on every mile
$50 for 34-hour break on the road
Extra pay shown here only applies during the period that the driver is out for 2+ weeks.
TREMENDOUS MILES
"25-50" BONUS PAY
TREMENDOUS MILES
Drivers staying out for two weeks are consistently achieving 3,000 to 3,500 miles per week and earning 54 to 57 cents per mile including all applicable bonus pay.
Drivers on this program must run at least 4,500 miles during a two-weeks-out period to qualify for the 25-50 Bonus Pay.
EARNINGS EXAMPLE
"25-50" BONUS PAY
TREMENDOUS MILES
Earnings for 6,500 miles during 2 weeks out:
Base 50 Cents: $3,250
StrongZone Bonus: $170
2.5 Cents PM Bonus: $162
34-hour Break Pay: $50
Total Gross Pay: $3,632
55.9 cents per mile
$1,816 gross per week
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