CDL-A Truck Driving Jobs in Jonesboro, AR
Big River Transfer: CDL-A Flatbed and Reefer Positions
Jonesboro drivers: Big River Transfer is hiring CDL-A Flatbed and Reefer drivers. Our Memphis base is about an hour south, which makes Jonesboro one of the closest cities we hire from. Same pay, same equipment, same team, no relocation needed.
Open Positions
We are actively hiring CDL-A drivers in the Jonesboro area for two divisions.
CDL-A Flatbed Driver
Haul steel, lumber, machinery, and building materials. Tarp pay on every load. Late-model Freightliner Cascadias with all flatbed gear provided.
- Pay: $0.55-$0.70 CPM plus $60 per load tarp pay (tarp and untarp)
- Type: Company Driver
- Runs: Regional and OTR, nationwide
CDL-A Reefer Driver
Temperature-sensitive freight across all 48 states through our brokerage network. Food products, produce, pharma, and more.
- Pay: $0.55-$0.70 CPM plus detention
- Type: Company Driver
- Runs: Regional and OTR, nationwide
Why Drive Out of Jonesboro?
Jonesboro is about an hour from our Memphis base, one of the closest and easiest spots to drive for Big River Transfer.
One Hour from Memphis
Jonesboro sits about 70 miles from our Memphis base, roughly an hour up the road. That makes it one of the easiest places to drive for us, with quick access to the yard and dependable home time.
Northeast Arkansas Freight
Jonesboro anchors a strong freight region. Food processing, manufacturing, and the Mississippi County steel mills just to the east (some of the largest in the country) keep flatbed and van freight moving all year.
Established Carrier
Big River Transfer is a licensed, insured carrier (MC-1649855 / DOT 4254852) based in Memphis. Jonesboro drivers get the same dispatch, equipment, and pay as our home fleet.
Competitive Pay
Starting at $0.55 to $0.70 CPM with tarp pay, detention, and milestone bonuses. Top drivers earn $2,200 or more per week.
Pay and Bonuses
All positions include the same pay structure and bonus program. Jonesboro or Memphis, you earn the same.
Base and Additional Pay
- All Miles Paid: Loaded and deadhead miles both paid
- Base CPM: $0.55-$0.70 per mile
- Flatbed Tarp Pay: $60 per load, tarp and untarp both paid
- Detention: $25 per hour after 3 hours
- Driver Assist: $25 per hour
- Local Work: $25 per hour (65 miles or less)
Bonus Program
- Safety Bonus: Up to $250 per quarter
- 100K Miles: $1,000 milestone bonus
- 500K Miles: $5,000 milestone bonus
- Customer Referral: $1,000
- Driver Referral: $1,000 total
Jonesboro to Memphis, About an Hour
Jonesboro is about 70 miles from our Memphis base, roughly an hour by road. You stay home-based in Jonesboro while getting the full support of an established Memphis carrier. We also hire qualified CDL-A drivers nationwide.
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