Drive for Empire Express | Empire Express offers an industry leading pay package and strong miles hauling high velocity, no touch freight.

Loyalty. Dedication. Commitment.

Join The Empire Family!

STARTED FOR DRIVERS.

Big Ed Gatlin, founded Empire Express, Inc. in 1985. He started Empire from a smaller private fleet that had been rejected by a big multi-national corporation. At the time, Big Ed was simply trying to help the drivers in the small fleet, who had always been loyal to him. When the time came for a decision on what to do with the fleet, Big Ed remembered the hard work and respect the drivers had given him. He did not let them down. He started Empire Express for that group of dedicated drivers. Empire Express has been focused on drivers ever since.

Founded on Family

FOUNDED ON FAMILY.

When Big Ed brought up joining Empire Express with his youngest son Tim, there was no hesitation. Tim Gatlin had grown up knowing that the family business was in his blood. Now, for over 35 years Empire Express has taken special pride in the Empire Family, where, just like your family, every person is known by their name, not called by a number. Empire is a place where you, and your family can feel at home.

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Founded on Family
Dedicated to Drivers

DEDICATED TO DRIVERS.

We exist because of you, the Great American Truck Driver. We understand the importance of the service you provide to our nation. We want you to be successful. Our employees enjoy premium equipment and the latest technology available. We’re dedicated to your safety and believe that safe drivers should earn top pay, regardless of experience.

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Committed to Your Success

COMMITTED TO YOUR SUCCESS.

We offer an industry leading pay package and strong miles to keep you loaded and moving while using our world-class customer base and only hauling high-velocity, no-touch freight. Our drivers serve all 48 continental states, and focus mainly on areas East of I-35 and South of I-80. We want you to be successful, so you and your family can be successful. We would love to have you join the Empire Family.

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Committed to Your Success
Want to Start at 65 CPM? Call a recruiter at 800-500-3089 to find out more!

General Pay Information

Our drivers enjoy advantages of industry leading pay package, in a small family atmosphere.

  • Average pay is 64 CPM, with an average of 2500 miles per week
  • Top Pay is 78 CPM
  • Mileage Pay – all loaded and empty, dispatched miles
  • Weekly Pay – directly deposited into your bank account
  • Vacation Pay
  • Seniority Pay
  • Trainer Bonus
  • Monthly Safety Bonus
  • Quarterly Fuel Bonus

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General Benefit Information

Empire Express offers a wide range of programs designed to help our employees improve their lives. Some of those benefits include:

  • Medical Insurance – 3 plans to choose from, ask us about our free medical plan
  • Company Paid Short-Term Disability
  • 401k Retirement Savings Plan
  • Vacation Pay
  • Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Optional Dental
  • Optional Vision
  • Optional Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Optional Life Insurance

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Flatbed Driving Opportunities

Empire Express runs two CDL-A flatbed divisions: a Dedicated drop-and-hook operation that runs between Blytheville, AR and West Memphis, AR hauling pipe from the plant to a rail spur to be transloaded on rail car, and a Regional flatbed fleet running dependable lanes across the Mid-South and Texas with weekly home time.

Dedicated

CDL-A Flatbed Driver — Dedicated

$300 / dayGuaranteed daily pay — West Memphis, AR terminal (72301)

Pay & Bonuses

  • $3,000 sign-on bonus • $3,000 referral bonus
  • Monthly safety bonus • $200 orientation pay
  • Full medical benefits • 401(k) with match

Requirements

  • Valid CDL-A license
  • 6 months verifiable interstate tractor-trailer (OTR) experience in the last 3 years
  • Pipe or specialized freight experience required
  • Must reside in the Memphis, West Memphis, or Blytheville AR hiring area

Equipment

  • Peterbilt 579 Ultraloft • Freightliner Cascadia • Volvo VNL 840
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Regional

CDL-A Flatbed Driver — Regional

$1,500–$2,000 / weekWeekly home time + most weekends off

Pay & Bonuses

  • $3,000 sign-on bonus • $3,000 referral bonus
  • Tarp pay • seniority pay • vacation pay
  • All loaded & empty dispatched miles paid
  • Full medical benefits • 401(k) with match

Requirements

  • Valid CDL-A license • 21+ years of age
  • 6 months verifiable interstate tractor-trailer (OTR) experience in the last 3 years
  • 6 months verifiable flatbed experience

Hiring Areas

  • Memphis & Covington TN • Wynne AR • Tunica MS • Houston, Sulphur Springs, Texarkana, Lufkin & Nacogdoches TX • Shreveport LA
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Empire Express, Inc. — 3710 Tulane Road, Memphis, TN 38116 — CDL-A flatbed carrier serving the Mid-South. Securement training available.