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Maximum Miles and Income

For drivers that want to really get the miles but also get home for the weekend, Armstrong is the perfect place to enjoy both.  We have drivers that consistently achieve 3,000 miles or more on a weekly basis and they still get home every weekend.  In fact, they often get home a night or two during the week as well.  And if you don't care about being home every week, we can do that too...and you'll definitely get maximum miles and income.

HOME TIME

Every driver in our regional fleet has been home every weekend for years.  Drivers that sacrifice a little home time for extra miles will still get home every weekend.  The most common scenario for these drivers is to get home Friday evening and start work again on Sunday afternoon.  These drivers enjoy two nights at home for the weekend (usually between 44 to 50 total hours at home).

OUR FREIGHT NETWORK

Our network of repeat, dry-van customer freight is 85% drop and hook on both ends.  We run primarily in the states of Tennessee, Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Illinois and Indiana.  Most trips are between 350 and 550 miles.  The majority of our deliveries are simple, easy, 24-hour drop deliveries.  You'll visit the same group of customer locations most of the time, but we will throw in something different from time to time as well.  And by the way, our freight is 100% no-touch and always will be.

Our Approach to Regional

HOME TIME

85% DROP & HOOK

85% DROP & HOOK

 Every driver in our regional fleet has been home every weekend for years.  Even more, if a driver needs to be home during the week for a family event, doctor's appointment or any other reason, we make sure the driver is home when needed all while still maximizing the driver's miles and income for the week.

85% DROP & HOOK

85% DROP & HOOK

85% DROP & HOOK

If we had our way, every load in our network would be a preloaded pickup and a drop delivery.  Right now, about 85% of our runs are drop and hook.  We will continue to work with our customers to add as many drop & hook loads as possible.

PREFERRED RUNS

85% DROP & HOOK

OVERNIGHT PARKING

We know every driver has a few favorite runs.  We'll take the time to learn how you like to run and do our best to keep you on your preferred routes as often as possible.

OVERNIGHT PARKING

OVERNIGHT PARKING

OVERNIGHT PARKING

We understand that finding safe overnight parking can be a challenge.  That's why we have many shippers and receivers in our network that allow overnight parking at their facility.  In fact, parking availability is one of the first questions we ask a potential new customer.

MULTI-TRIP PLANS

OVERNIGHT PARKING

ASSIGNED TRACTORS

When possible, we will plan you on multiple trips at one time, so you know where and when you're picking up next before you start a trip.  This extra planning allows drivers to plan their trip better and get more miles by connecting two trips together.  We aren't able to do a multi-trip plan for every driver every time, but we do it as often as possible.

ASSIGNED TRACTORS

OVERNIGHT PARKING

ASSIGNED TRACTORS

   Every driver is assigned to a specific tractor. We offer Freightliner and International tractors with a mix of manual and automatic transmissions.  We add new equipment every year and we'll do everything we can to put you in a truck that matches your preferences. 

SAFETY

EVERY DAY ISN'T PERFECT

WEEKEND FREIGHT

Armstrong Transportation has some of the top safety scores around...and we plan to keep it that way.  From operating safely to preventing accidents and injuries, our entire company remains focused on the safety of our team and the motoring public that we proudly serve.

WEEKEND FREIGHT

EVERY DAY ISN'T PERFECT

WEEKEND FREIGHT

While we pride ourselves on getting all our drivers home every weekend, we do have weekend freight as well.  Drivers use the weekend freight to pick up some extra miles or to make up the miles missed because of a day off during the normal week.  Much of the weekend freight is day-trips within 235 miles of Memphis, Little Rock and other areas of our network.

EVERY DAY ISN'T PERFECT

EVERY DAY ISN'T PERFECT

EVERY DAY ISN'T PERFECT

We do our best to make every day perfect for our drivers, but as you know, trucking isn't always perfect.  Things like canceled loads, delays at customers and breakdowns are going to happen.  When they do, every member of the Armstrong team will be working hard to resolve problems and correct issues as quickly as possible.  Fortunately at Armstrong, these things don't happen often, but when they do, Armstrong is going to step up every time with detention pay, breakdown pay and other solutions to make things right for our valuable drivers.

Where We Run

A Typical Week

SUNDAY

TUESDAY

SUNDAY

Depart Sunday afternoon with a preloaded trailer from Memphis for a 24-hour drop in Fort Worth TX.  511 total miles.  Spend the night in the Fort Worth area for a Monday morning preloaded pickup or the occasional live load.

MONDAY

TUESDAY

SUNDAY

 Preloaded trailer or live load from Fort Worth to drop in Memphis.  515 miles.  Spend the night at your home on Monday night if you live in the Memphis area. 

TUESDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

 Preloaded trailer from Memphis to Frankfort IN for a 24-hour drop delivery.  514 total miles.  Spend the night in Frankfort, IN for a Wednesday morning preloaded pickup. 

WEDNESDAY

WEDNESDAY

WEDNESDAY

 Preloaded trailer from Frankfort IN for a 24-hour drop in Memphis.  521 total miles.  Spend the night at home if you live in the Memphis area. 

THURSDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Preloaded trailer from Memphis to drop in Sanger, TX.  After delivery, run empty 60 miles towards Little Rock AR for a Friday morning pickup.  561 total miles.

FRIDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Run 289 additional empty miles to Little Rock, AR for a preloaded pickup.  Run 144 loaded miles from Little Rock to Memphis for a 24-hour drop delivery.  Shorthaul pay applies to the Little Rock trip, so the 144-mile trip pays 58 cents per mile.

WEEKLY TOTALS

WEEKLY TOTALS

WEEKLY TOTALS

Nights at Home:  4

Total Miles:  3,051

Gross Pay:  $1,602.12

Total Pay Per Mile:  52.5 cents


Gross pay shown includes Shorthaul Pay on Friday and the weekly Strongzone Bonus.   Pay shown based on 50 cents per mile.

ANNUAL TOTALS

WEEKLY TOTALS

WEEKLY TOTALS

If the driver had this same activity for 50 weeks during the year....


Driving Earnings:  $80,106

Safety Bonus:  $1,602

Holiday Pay:  $1,120

Accessorial Pay:  $450


TOTAL INCOME:  $83,278


Nights at Home:  215

NOTE

WEEKLY TOTALS

NOTE

The Monday through Friday example shown here is not a specific dedicated run.   However, it is an actual account of what a driver did for one week intended to illustrate how our drivers generally run.

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Minimum Income Expectations

The income amounts shown below assume a base pay of 50 cents per mile and include the 10 cent per mile StrongZone bonus pay and 8 paid holidays.  The income amounts shown do not include other items that will increase overall earnings such as shorthaul mileage pay, accessorial pay and the semi-annual safety bonus.  Add about $1,500 to $3,000+ per year to the total income expectation once those pay items are included. 

2,700 MILES PER WEEK

2,700 MILES PER WEEK

2,700 MILES PER WEEK

$1,380 per week

$0.511 per mile

$70,120 per year

2,800 MILES PER WEEK

2,700 MILES PER WEEK

2,700 MILES PER WEEK

$1,440 per week

$0.514 per mile

$73,120 per year

2,900 MILES PER WEEK

2,700 MILES PER WEEK

2,900 MILES PER WEEK

$1,500 per week

$0.517 per mile

$76,120 per year

3,000 MILES PER WEEK

3,000 MILES PER WEEK

2,900 MILES PER WEEK

$1,560 per week

$0.520 per mile

$79,120 per year

3,100 MILES PER WEEK

3,000 MILES PER WEEK

3,100 MILES PER WEEK

$1,620 per week

$0.523 per mile

$82,120 per year

3,200 MILES PER WEEK

3,000 MILES PER WEEK

3,100 MILES PER WEEK

$1,680 per week

$0.525 per mile

$85,120 per year

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.  Drivers 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 weeks 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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