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Why Drive with Paper Transport
At Paper Transport (PTI), we believe every Class A CDL truck driver has a story. That’s why we ask: What drives you? Whether it’s providing for your family, the freedom of the open road, or a passion for safety and excellence, we want to understand your goals so we can help you achieve them.
When you drive with PTI, you’re more than just a driver—you’re part of a team that values your success and happiness.
How Much Experience Do You Have
NEW CDL-A GRADUATE ONBOARDED IN 3 WEEKS
Jumpstart your career with PTI's Accelerate Program—offering top pay, home weekly, and regional routes, and top-tier training to set you up for success!
6+ MONTHS EXPERIENCE 1.5-DAY ORIENTATION
Our experienced drivers participate in a 1.5-day orientation where they work with our trainers to recap the basics.
Hear from our drivers
Learn more about our driver's experience working with PTI day in and day out.
You Deserve Safe & Reliable Equipment
At Paper Transport, we understand the importance of having a reliable vehicle that gets you from point A to point B as safely and effectively as possible. Our fleets average less than 3 years, meaning fewer repairs, better reliability, and more comfort.
We fully support HOS rules and regulations. Each truck is fully supported with a Platform Science™ ELD tablet. Additionally, Lytx® DriveCams allow us to maximize safety, exonerate our drivers, allow for teaching and coaching moments, and more.
We are always looking for ways to help our drivers earn their MPG bonus. Trucks are spec'd with aerodynamic body, equipped with a fuel-efficient CARB-compliant engine, an automated transmission, and 65 MPH cruise control.
Bluetooth radio and Detroit Connect® allows maintenance to be proactive with maintenance needs. Additionally, ELD tablets allow communication with Driver Managers and Maintenance.
We utilize two types of systems: a crash mitigation system with adaptive cruise control to minimize the threat of rear-end collisions and a lane departure warning system to minimize side-swipe collisions.
Drives have access to Luma, our online platform where they can easily complete interactive training and explore career advancement opportunities—anytime, anywhere.
We equip our trucks with added comforts and tools to make life on the road easier. This includes the Drivewyze Bypass® App to help you skip weigh stations, APU IdleFree systems, and Espar bunk heaters for a comfortable rest in your full-size double bunk sleeper. Plus, you’ll have a 1500-watt inverter onboard so you can power your own small appliances.
Advance Your CDL Career with PTI's Train-The-Trainer Program
Join us in De Pere, WI for a 4-day Train-the-Trainer program led by our Master Driver Trainers and Driver Training Team. What sets us apart? Our one-on-one, non-team training model that lets you pass on your expertise and shape the next generation of drivers.
Trainer Pay & Perks
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OTR Trainers
Earn $100/day extra
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Home Daily (Mileage-Based)
Earn $50/day extra
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Home Daily (Hourly-Based)
Earn $3.50/hour extra
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Home Weekly OTR Trainers
Earn $600/week extra
FAQs from Class A CDL Drivers
Paper Transport is headquartered in De Pere, Wisconsin. Learn more about our other locations.
The founders, Lennie Shefchik and Roger Grimsley, founded Paper Transport in February of 1990. The first loads were pulled out of the Green Bay, WI area. Read more on our History and Awards Page.
Currently, we have a strong presence in the Midwest and Southeast. Recently, we have grown to have dedicated routes in California and Maryland. We are always looking for more opportunities to grow. To see open jobs, visit drive4pti.com.
Yes, the trucks at Paper Transport are governed at 63 mph when pressing the pedal and 65 mph when the truck's cruise is set. We also offer the PasSmart feature on our trucks which allows drivers to reach speeds of 67 mph for a short period of time. This approach has helped reduce our fuel cost, accident frequency, and gives our Class A CDL Drivers a better opportunity to earn their own MPG monthly bonus.
Yes, the Paper Transport fleet uses elogs (computer logs or electronic logs) on a Samsung tablet based program called Platform Science. Each Class A CDL Driver is assigned his or her own tablet and using elogs enhances communication, improves driver workflow, and provides the driver with a seamless user experience through its ease of use and compatibility.
Additional tools include in the tablet include SmartETA trip planning, maps, communication apps, and more.
The Paper Transport Class A CDL driving fleet operates all dry van and is comprised of late model equipment to help keep maintenance costs lower. Here’s a quick breakdown of what’s on the road:
- Tractors – The majority of our fleet is comprised of Freightliners, but some Class A Drivers do operate Kenworth's, Navistar’s, and Volvo’s. Learn more about our equipment.
- Transmission – Our entire fleet is equipped with automatic transmissions.
- Trailers – All of our trailers are 53' dry van trailers with spring ride and TPMS.
- Fuel Type – Diesel and CNG
Yes! Once a new hire has been with us for 60 days without suspensions, write-ups, and preventable accidents, they may bring a passenger with them. Riders may include:
- Spouses
- Dependent children (Must be at least 10 years old).
- Immediate family members (Must be at least 10 years old).
- Non-family members (Must be at least 21 years old).
PTI drivers are prohibited from taking their trucks home due to liability concerns. This restriction complicates access to the trucks in cases of maintenance issues or when a driver requires a day off.
Yes - but not 24 hour cameras! Our trucks have “event recorders" which are inward and outward facing cameras that record ONLY 12 second video events. The events trigger due to the truck ECM alerts and the road view of the camera that AI detects - rolling stops, lane departure, following distance, speeding, etc. We have a third party, Lytx, review all clips. Those that are deemed appropriate for coaching are sent to us via our online portal.
Paper Transport does not offer a driver training program to help you earn your Class A CDL. However, we do hire recent graduates who already have their Class A CDL from an accredited school. These drivers will join our Accelerate Program, a paid, mentor-led training designed to help new CDL holders transition into a driving career.
Call us at 1-855-784-5627 to find out if your CDL school qualifies.
Our Accelerate Program is a fast-track, paid training experience designed to help recent Class A CDL graduates quickly launch their professional driving careers through a mix of classroom instruction, hands-on practice, and on-the-road training. Learn more about our accelerate program.
Most jobs require 6–12 months of experience. Some positions are open to recent graduates, as long as you start working within 100 days of earning your CDL. Visit drive4pti.com to see specific requirements for each job.
Paper Transport requires drivers with a Class A CDL license. A Class B license allows you to drive trucks of any size, but you are not permitted to haul large trailers behind a Class B truck. Therefore, having a Class B license does not meet the requirements for driving with Paper Transport.
Currently, Paper Transport does not have a tuition reimbursement program for people who are looking to obtain their Class A CDL license.
Yes! Non-daily Paper Transport Class A CDL Drivers may bring up to two pets with them at a time when they’re out on the road. To ensure the pet’s safety, they must be restrained or kenneled while the truck is in motion.
Paper Transport does offer a sign-on bonuses for the majority of our driving fleet. The amount does vary and Class A CDL Drivers are paid the first increment of this bonus when they pull their first load with us.
Additionally, Paper Transport awards bonuses to its Class A CDL drivers in addition to its sign-on bonuses. We offer:
- $2,000 Referral (Awarded to all drivers)
- Up to $300 MPG bonus per month (Mileage Drivers)
- $100 Injury free bonus (Hourly Drivers)
- Red Rewards
- DOT Inspection Bonus (Level 1: $250, Level 2: $150).
Yes, Paper Transport's mileage Class A CDL drivers receive detention pay of $20 an hour after the first hour and up to 8 hours of detention pay in total.
Paper Transport offers our full-time Class A CDL Drivers medical, dental, vision, paid vacation and holidays, and much more. See a list of full benefits.