CDL-A Independent Contractors: WE MAKE IT OUR BUSINESS TO SUPPORT YOUR BUSINESS.

Ascend has CDL-A lease truck driver opportunities for Independent Contractors that connects your business dream to business reality!

Why choose to partner with Ascend?

We offer dedicated support and state-of-the-art equipment to keep your career as a truck driving business operator running smoothly and growing strong. Our goal is to connects your business dream to business reality!

As One Team, Ascend strives to be the most reliable, predictable, and trusted partner to our CDL-A lease truck drivers. Our mission is to foster a work culture that rewards and retains excellent drivers through safety, integrity, trust, teamwork, and fun!

What sets the Ascend lease programs apart?

Ascend protects our business partners from the spot market by avoiding percentage pay. Offering compensation per miles allows our drivers increased financial stability!

CDL-A Independent Contractor truck drivers who partner with Ascend also enjoy:

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  $1.45 per loaded mile plus fuel surcharge

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  $1.15 per empty mile

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  Alternative (%):

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    69% linehaul

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    100% FSC customer paid

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    100% accessorial customer paid

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  $100 Monthly Safety Bonus

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  Roadside Inspection Bonus

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  Discounts on fuel and tires

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  Toll and scale tickets reimbursed

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  100% FSC + $0.50/gal discount

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  100% lumper reimbursement

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  $60.00 stop off pay

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  $40.00 per hour detention after initial two hours = max $200/day

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  $45.00 per occurrence driver assist if ever required to assist in loading or unloading

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  UTBA

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  ATBS

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  1-Day Paid Orientation

Other advantage for CDL-A Lease Truck Drivers:

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  Stable, Consistent, SCHEDULED Home Time You Can Count On!

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  Choose your home time!

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  No Forced Dispatch

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  No NY Or West Coast Driving

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  70% Drop & Hook Freight

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  100% No-Touch Freight

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  Now offering health insurance to all ICs through UTBA!

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  Newly implemented trailer tracking

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  Independent Contractor Support Team

Payment deducted weekly via payroll settlements:

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  Average Truck Payment $750

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  Bobtail Insurance $6.67

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  General Maintenance Escrow = $.015 per mile ($3,000 cap)

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  Vacation Reserve $20+

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  ATBS $24.5 (optional)

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  Plates / Tags $35.00

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  Fuel Taxes $20.00

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  Heavy highway tax = $11.00

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  I/C admin fee = $50.00

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  Deductible buy back insurance = $9.00 (if you use our insurance)

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  Physical damage INS (based on value of truck = IF we provide)

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  IC OCC/ACC insurance = $24.43

Learn more about Ascend's CDL-A Lease Programs - We make it our business to support your business!

CDL-A Independent Contractor truck driver requirements:

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  At least 21 years of age

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  Valid CDL-A

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  At least 6 months in the last 9 months or 1 year in the last 36 months

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  No more than 3 moving violations in last 36 months

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  No more than 2 incidents or accidents in last 36 months

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  Must be able to meet and pass all medical/DOT requirements

Company Drivers and Short Haul Drivers Call (866) 613-1447
Dedicated Drivers Call (866) 834-0392