Company Drivers

Looking for something new and exciting? Buchanan is currently seeking out drivers throughout the US. Different options are available to support work-life balance. Whatever type of route you like, there is a spot for you at Buchanan. Our job satisfaction exceeds the market, thanks to good pay and great in-office support. Be a part of Buchanan today.

DRY VAN, FLATBED, HEAVY HAUL, CANASTOGA, and CREWMEMBER

Home time is based on what, and where you are driving. We have driver positions that accommodate the following home time schedule:

• Home Daily
• Home Weekends
• Home Every Other Weekend
• Home Every 3-4 Weekends.

PERCENTAGE (FLATBED, STEPDECK, CANASTOGA) 

Base Pay: 29-30% of GROSS Line Haul

*30% if you have a passport, and endorsements of TWIC, HAZMAT, and TANKER

• Receive 100% of any tarping and chaining fees
• 1 year of recent flatbed experience required
• $800 orientation pay, along with travel expenses covered

MILEAGE (VAN)

Base Pay: Starting at $0.75/mile

*ALL practical miles loaded or not

• $800 orientation pay, along with travel expenses covered
• TEAM drivers welcome @ 29% of GROSS line haul

PERCENTAGE (HEAVY HAUL)

Base Pay: Salary plus Assignment Pay

• Receive 100% of any tarping and chaining fees
• 1 year of recent heavy haul experience required
• $800 orientation pay, along with travel expenses covered
• 4-Axle tractor drivers are salary-based (Must have experience)

CREWMEMBER - Levels 1-4

(Level assigned Based on Experience)

Level 1 Pay: Salary Plus Assignment Pay

• No experience
• No CDL
• Qualifications:
  • Willing to travel up to 6 weeks at a time
  • Willing to learn
  • Good work history

Level 2 Pay: Salary Plus Assignment Pay

• Driving experience
• CDL Class B
• Qualifications:
  • Willing to travel up to 6 weeks at a time
  • Willing to learn
  • Some escort experience
  • Good work history

Level 3 Pay: Salary Plus Assignment Pay

• Driving experience with tractor-trailer
• CDL Class A
• Qualifications:
  • Willing to travel up to 6 weeks at a time
  • Willing to learn
  • Driving experience with tractor-trailer
  • Some escort experience
  • Good work history

Level 4 Pay: Salary Plus Assignment Pay

• Driving experience with tractor-trailer
• CDL Class A
• Qualifications:
  • Willing to travel up to 6 weeks at a time
  • Willing to learn
  • Driving experience with tractor-trailer
  • Escort / Tillerman experience
  • Good work history

WANT TO WORK FOR BUCHANAN? HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED...

1. At least 2 years of verifiable experience with a class A CDL
2. No DOT-preventable accidents within the last 36 months
3. No more than 6 employers within the last 36 months
4. No more than 1 speeding ticket within the last 36 months
5. No cell phone violations within the last 36 months

*Guaranteed pay starts the week following orientation. To be eligible, drivers must be available 5.5 days per week and not turn down assigned loads.

If you're a hazmat company driver you'll need...

1. 2 years of verifiable experience with a class A CDL
2. Must currently hold your HazMat and Tanker endorsements
3. Must have a valid and current TWIC card and Passport

To fill out this form, you will need to know the following:

• Social Security Number
• Home address history for the past 3 years
• Current driver's license number and driver's license history for the past 3 years
• Employment history up to 10 years
• History of traffic accidents, violations, and/or convictions from the last 3 years (including DUI or reckless driving conviction and license suspension)
• Military history (if applicable)

 

The Buchanan Benefits

1. Well Maintained Equipment
2. Weekly Direct Deposits
3. We use TripPack and Transflo for Bills of Lading.
4. We use Samsara & SmartDrive/Most trucks have APU’s.
5. Comdata Fuel Cards/$100 cash advance per week.
6. We use I-Pass for tolls.
7. Health plans to choose from, for you and your family. (Starts on the 1st of the month following 60 days from the start date).
8. 401K matching up to 4% (Starts on the 1st of the month following 60 days from the start date).
9. Flexible home time options (depends on your location).
10. Paid Vacation/Holiday Pay.
11. Per Diem Plan available, at your discretion.
12. Floating Holiday(s)

*Guaranteed pay starts the week following orientation. To be eligible, drivers must be available 5.5 days per week and not turn down assigned loads.

Geary just believes in our company—that it’s a great place to work, family-oriented, and everybody knows your name.

Becky Buchanan
Executive Vice President

*Additional requirements for qualifications may be imposed. No determination can be made on your eligibility until your qualification paperwork is received and reviewed by a Buchanan representative in Fort Wayne, IN.