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

Ascend has CDL-A lease purchase 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 purchase 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 purchase 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! PLUS, we recently had a HUGE RATE INCREASE!

LEASE PURCHASE:

29% compensation increase:
$1.50 per loaded mile
$1.15 per empty mile
Improved Stop Off Pay and $0.02 Productivity Incentive Pay
Monthly Bonuses
1-Day Paid Orientation
Drive a 2023 Freightliner Cascadia, 2023 Peterbilt 579 Ultraloft or 2023 Volvo VNL 860
Drivers can pick their desired build, road ready immediately following orientation
33-month long ownership program
$800-$1,000 depending on type of equipment
Payment deducted weekly via payroll settlements

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

Stable, Consistent, SCHEDULED Home Time You Can Count On!
Leave Out Sunday – Be Home Friday
Leave Out Monday – Be Home Saturday
Choose your home time!
No Forced Dispatch
No NY Or West Coast Driving
70% Drop and Hook Freight
100% No-Touch Freight
Deep fuel discounts
Now offering health insurance to all ICs through UTBA!
Newly implemented trailer tracking
Strong positive culture with dedicated Driver Retention Team and experienced dispatchers

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

CDL-A Independent Contractor truck driver requirements:

At least 21 years of ag
Valid CDL-A
At least 6 months over the road experience, otherwise willing to go with Trainer.
No more than 3 moving violations in last 36 months
No more than 2 incidents or accidents in last 36 months
Must be able to meet and pass all medical/DOT requirements