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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 225 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. 

REGIONAL OWNER-OPERATOR PROGRAM

MILEAGE PAY

STRONGZONE BONUS PAY

STRONGZONE BONUS PAY

$1.28 per dispatched loaded mile

$1.28 per dispatched empty mile

 

Plus fuel surcharge on every paid mile - both loaded and empty miles


Fuel surcharge is adjusted weekly based on the DOE National Average Diesel Fuel Price

STRONGZONE BONUS PAY

STRONGZONE BONUS PAY

STRONGZONE BONUS PAY

 Earn an additional $0.10 per mile on every mile over 2,400 each week.  With the bonus, a 3,000 mile week at a base of $1.28 per mile will actually earn $1.30 per mile on all miles then we'll add the fuel surcharge. 

SAFETY BONUS

STRONGZONE BONUS PAY

FUEL SURCHARGE

 Maintain a clean safety record and earn a bonus of 1 cent per mile for all paid miles during the bonus period.  Safe drivers earn an extra $1,000 and $1,750 per year in safety bonuses.  

FUEL SURCHARGE

ACCESSORIAL PAY

FUEL SURCHARGE

Updated weekly based on the DOE National Average Price Per Gallon for Diesel Fuel    

$2.990 - $3.049 pays $0.15 per mile 

$3.950 - $4.009 pays $0.33 per mile 

$4.970 - $5.029 pays $0.50 per mile    


Scale shown continues up and down as shown in 6 cent per gallon increments.

SHORTHAUL PAY

ACCESSORIAL PAY

ACCESSORIAL PAY

From time to time, an owner-operator may run a shorter trip under 250 miles.  These trips pay a higher rate per loaded mile.

 

$1.30 on 200 - 249 loaded miles

$1.33 on 150 - 199 loaded miles

$1.36 on 100 - 149 loaded miles

$1.40 on 50 - 99 loaded miles

$1.45 on 0 - 49 loaded miles

ACCESSORIAL PAY

ACCESSORIAL PAY

ACCESSORIAL PAY

Detention:  $25 per hour after 2 hours

Extra Stops:  $25 per stop

Layover:  $125 per event

Clean Inspection Bonus

EXTRAS

NO FORCED DISPATCH

PREFERRED RUNS

$0.20 per gallon fuel discount at Love's

Free Prepass

Free I-pass

No hidden fees or charges

PREFERRED RUNS

NO FORCED DISPATCH

PREFERRED RUNS

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. 

NO FORCED DISPATCH

NO FORCED DISPATCH

NO FORCED DISPATCH

 We never force dispatch owner-operators.  At the same time, because of the quality of our freight, it's very rare that an owner-operator refuses a load.  We take the time to know which runs our drivers prefer and do our best to keep all drivers on their preferred runs as often as possible. 

REQUIREMENTS

REQUIREMENTS

NO FORCED DISPATCH

 2015 or newer tractor

2+ years of recent CDL-A experience

Valid Class A license

25 years of age

No felony convictions

No DUI or drug charges

Excellent PSP and MVR

Steady Job History 

$1,000 Escrow

STAY OUT 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 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.

OO BONUS EXAMPLE

"25-50" BONUS PAY

TREMENDOUS MILES

OO Bonus for a 3,250 mile week:


StrongZone Bonus:  $85

2.5 Cents PM Bonus:  $81

34-hour Break Pay:  $50

Total Extra Pay:  $382


5.9 extra cents per mile

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OUR APPROACH TO REGIONAL

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

REGIONAL APPROACH

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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OWNER-OPERATOR PAY

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

OWNER-OPERATOR PAY

OO PAY

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OUR DRIVING OPPORTUNITIES

LOCAL COMPANY DRIVER

REGIONAL COMPANY DRIVER

REGIONAL COMPANY DRIVER

As of March 1, 2024, we have no active open positions for local drivers.  Many of our local drivers started as Regional drivers, so please consider our Regional opportunity as a first step towards a future local position with us.

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REGIONAL COMPANY DRIVER

REGIONAL COMPANY DRIVER

REGIONAL COMPANY DRIVER

Armstrong's regional company drivers enjoy every weekend at home along with excellent miles and income.  With our 85% drop-and-hook network, depending on the driver's goals and availability, weekly miles range from 2,300 to 3,300+ per week.

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REGIONAL OWNER-OPERATOR

REGIONAL COMPANY DRIVER

REGIONAL OWNER-OPERATOR

 Armstrong Transportation is always ready to welcome new owner-operators to our regional fleet.  We've had owner-operators as a key part of our fleet for over 15 years, so we understand the goals, challenges and needs of owner-operators.  

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