Lease Purchase CDL A - OTR Route

Saint Louis, MO — CDL-A Lease Purchase Operator Opportunity
Take charge of your career as a CDL-A Lease Purchase Operator with Drivers 1st. Haul high-quality, no-touch dry van freight across the U.S. while building true truck ownership — with no money down, no credit check, and no walk-away fees.
Drive for a carrier known for its strong reputation, low turnover, and commitment to drivers’ long-term success. Enjoy reliable miles, premium late-model equipment, and the freedom of non-forced dispatch — plus flexible home time to keep you balanced.

What You’ll Enjoy

• No money down, no credit check, no walk-away fee
• Low fixed costs and affordable weekly truck payments
• Non-forced dispatch with top-tier freight
• Home every two weeks — running primarily east of I-35 (no NYC boroughs)
• 90% no-touch freight | 70% drop and hook

Pay & Benefits

• Gross potential: $175,000–$215,000 annually
• Weekly take-home average: $1,400–$1,700+ after expenses
• Annual take-home: $70,000–$85,000+
• Start at 70% of transportation revenue + 100% fuel surcharge
• Mileage-based pay increase:
  • 100k–200k miles: 71%
  • 200k+ miles: 72%
• $1,000 sign-on bonus: $500 after first dispatch, $500 after 30 days
• $8,000 lease completion bonus
• No fixed expenses for the first two weeks
• 65% of billed stop charges, layover, detention, and more reimbursed

Premium Equipment
Operate late-model trucks loaded with features for comfort and safety:

• Peterbilt 579 (Paccar MX-13) & Freightliner Cascadia (Detroit DD15)
• Automatic transmission | 68 MPH cruise/pedal
• APU-equipped | inverter, fridge, microwave
• Single bunk setup
• Forward-facing cameras with continuous recording
• SiriusXM and DirecTV available
• Qualcomm communication system (rental $60/month)
• Take your truck home — no slip seating

Home Time & Routes

• Home time: Bi-weekly
• Weekly miles: 2,000–2,500
• Routes: OTR, all 48 states (majority east of I-35)
• Drop & Hook: 70%
• No-Touch Freight: 90%

Minimum Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• 12 months of recent OTR experience

Take the Next Step Toward Truck Ownership
If you’re ready to run your own show, earn top-tier pay, and become a true owner-operator, this is your chance to do it with the support you deserve.

Apply now to get started, or call 877-998-5211 with any questions.
Drivers 1st — Where Drivers Always Come First.

Current CDL A & Recent Tractor Trailer Driving Experience