Now Hiring CDL Drivers

Drive for a company that
actually has your back.

VAU0 LLC is hiring CDL-A drivers in the Midwest. Competitive pay, real home time, reliable trucks equipped with technology that makes your job easier — and a team that answers the phone at 2am when you need them.

Apply Now — On the Road in 2 Days → See Pay & Benefits ↓
$0.70+
Per mile starting pay
$3,500
Weekly miles available
2 days
From application to first load
24/7
Dispatch support always on
We work closely with C.H. Robinson — 80%+ of our loads come from top-tier brokers. That means consistent freight, fair rates, and loads that actually pay what they should.
Compensation

Real pay. No games.

We don't hide our numbers behind 'competitive compensation' language. Here's exactly what we pay.

Over The Road
$0.70+
per mile · up to 3,500/week
Est. $2,450-$3,500/week gross
  • Dry van and reefer freight
  • C.H. Robinson and top-tier brokers
  • 2,500-3,500 miles per week available
  • Dedicated lanes in Midwest corridor
  • Fuel card provided
  • Direct deposit weekly
Guaranteed Daily
$350+
per day guaranteed
$1,750-$2,100/week guaranteed
  • Guaranteed pay whether loaded or not
  • No surprises — you know what you earn
  • Local and regional routes available
  • No forced dispatch
  • Home more frequently
  • Great for drivers with family commitments
Local & Last Mile
$280+
per day · home daily
$1,400-$1,680/week
  • Home every night
  • Albuquerque, NM metro and surrounding area
  • No CDL-A required for some positions
  • Flexible start times
  • Smaller equipment available
  • Great for new drivers building experience
Pay is negotiated at hire based on your experience, endorsements, and route preference. All pay numbers above are starting rates — experienced drivers with clean records earn more. Email office@vau0.com with your CDL info to get a specific offer.
What You'll Haul

Strong freight. Strong brokers. Consistent work.

Over 80% of our freight comes from C.H. Robinson and other top-tier brokers — the most reliable payers in the industry. You won't be chasing down invoices or waiting 60 days to get paid.

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Dry Van
Dry Van — OTR & Regional
The backbone of our operation. General freight, packaged goods, manufactured products. Clean freight, no touch mostly. We run dedicated lanes through the Midwest, Southeast, and Northeast.
53ft trailersTouch-free mostlyC.H. RobinsonEchoCoyoteMidwest corridors
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Refrigerated
Reefer — Temperature Controlled
Refrigerated freight for food, pharmaceuticals, and temperature-sensitive goods. Reefer pays more per mile and we have consistent demand. Requires attention to detail on temperature management.
Food gradePharmaProduceHigher CPMTemp monitoringReefer bonus
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Flatbed
Flatbed — Open Deck
Steel, lumber, equipment, building materials. Flatbed requires tarping and securement skills. Pays premium CPM for drivers who know what they're doing with chains and straps.
SteelLumberEquipmentPremium CPMTarping requiredSecurement endorsed
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Local
Local & Last Mile
Home every night. Albuquerque metro and regional routes within 150 miles. Deliveries to businesses, warehouses, and distribution centers. Great if you have a family or just don't want to sleep in the cab.
Home dailyAlbuquerque metroRegional routesFlexible hoursBox trucks available
Your Equipment

Not brand new. But reliable, equipped, and taken care of.

We're going to be honest: our trucks aren't 2024 models. They're well-maintained 2018-2022 Kenworths and Peterbilts with high miles and low headaches. Every truck is serviced on schedule, equipped with technology, and has everything you need to do your job comfortably.

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iPad in Every Truck
Mounted iPad for ELD logging, dispatch communication, and navigation. No more squinting at a phone screen.
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APU & Refrigerator
Auxiliary power unit keeps the cab comfortable without idling. Mini refrigerator for food and drinks on long runs.
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Power Inverter
1,500W inverter for charging devices, running a CPAP, or anything else that needs household power in the cab.
📡
In-Cab WiFi
LTE hotspot in every truck. Stream, video call home, or just stay connected on rest breaks. Real internet, not a throttled fleet plan.
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Full Size Sleeper
Full sleeper berths on OTR trucks. Not the cramped day-cab-pretending-to-be-a-sleeper. Actual sleeping space for OTR runs.
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Maintained on Schedule
ERETH ELD monitors engine health in real time. Oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections — done before they become problems.

"Our trucks aren't the newest on the road. But they've never left one of our drivers stranded without a plan. When something breaks, dispatch knows within minutes because the ELD flags it — and we have a road service process that gets you back moving, not waiting on hold."

— VAU0 Operations Team

Why VAU0

What we actually do different.

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24/7 dispatch — for real
Our AI dispatch system covers nights, weekends, and holidays. When you need to reach someone at 3am in Illinois because your reefer is alarming — someone answers. An AI that knows your load, your route, and your truck specs. Not a voicemail.
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We call the broker, you drive
You're not hunting for your next load. Our AI agents are calling brokers before you deliver your current one. By the time you empty, your next load is often already booked.
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Paperwork that handles itself
Rate confirmations are parsed by AI. BOLs are digital. PODs are uploaded from the app. You're not faxing anything to anyone. Ever.
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A path upward — not just a job
We don't just want drivers. We want people who want to grow. Company driver to owner-operator to your own authority — we've done it ourselves and we'll help you do it.
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C.H. Robinson relationship
Over 80% of our freight moves through C.H. Robinson. That means consistent rates, reliable payers, and freight that actually shows up when it's supposed to.
A Typical Week at VAU0
🟢Sunday night: Your next week's loads are already queued. AI dispatch worked the weekend.
🟢Monday 6am: You pick up in Columbus. Rate con was pre-signed. BOL is in the app.
🟢Tuesday: In-transit. Dispatch knows where you are via ELD. No check-in calls.
🟢Wednesday: Delivered in Memphis. POD uploaded from iPad. New load offer in 20 minutes.
🟢Thursday: Running back north. Fuel card works at every truck stop on your route.
🟢Friday: Home by 6pm. Weekly pay direct deposited.
🟢Saturday: You're off. AI is still working your next load for Monday.
Your Future

Start as a driver. Don't stop there.

We've been in trucking since 2015. We started behind the wheel — and we know that the best drivers don't stay drivers forever if you give them the right opportunities.

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Company Driver
Start earning immediately. Learn our routes, our brokers, our systems. Build your safety record with us.
2
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Owner-Operator Under VAU0
Ready for your own truck? Run under VAU0's operating authority with AI dispatch backing you. Keep more of what you earn.
3
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Your Own MC Authority
We help you get your own MC number, insurance, and set up your business. VAU0 still dispatches for you until you're ready to stand alone.
4
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Your Own Fleet
Multiple trucks. Drivers working for you. You started as a driver, now you're a carrier. We've seen it happen. We can help it happen for you.
This is not a promise of fast promotions. This is a realistic path that takes years of work, good decisions, and the right support. We provide the support. The work is yours.
From Our Drivers

What our drivers actually say.

"I've driven for three different carriers in 12 years. VAU0 is the first one where I actually know what my next load is before I deliver the current one. The dispatch system is different. Something is always working in the background."
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Marcus T.
OTR Driver · 3 years with VAU0 · Albuquerque, NM
"The iPad in the truck sounds like a small thing. It's not a small thing. Not squinting at my phone to read a rate con while sitting at a shipper — that's quality of life. The WiFi works too, which I didn't expect."
DR
David R.
Reefer Driver · Chicago, IL
"I came in as a company driver. Eighteen months later I'm running under my own authority with VAU0 dispatching for me. I didn't expect it to happen this fast. The platform makes the business side manageable for someone who's not a software person."
CM
Carlos M.
Owner-Operator · Memphis, TN
Testimonials reflect real driver experiences. Results vary by route, market conditions, and individual performance.
Who We're Looking For

What you need to drive with VAU0.

✓ Basic requirements
Valid CDL-A (CDL-B for some local positions)
1+ year verifiable driving experience (recent grads considered for local)
Clean MVR — no more than 2 moving violations in last 3 years
No DUI/DWI in last 5 years
Must pass DOT drug screen (we test before hire)
Must be at least 21 years old for OTR
Eligible to work in the United States
★ What helps you earn more
Hazmat endorsement — opens more freight
Tanker endorsement
Clean PSP record (Pre-Employment Screening)
Experience with reefer temperature management
Flatbed/securement experience
3+ years clean record for premium lanes
Doubles/triples endorsement for regional
Apply Today

Apply now. On the road in 2 days.

1
Fill out the application
Takes about 15 minutes. Your work history, CDL info, and contact details. That's it. No essay questions, no corporate formality.
15 minutes
2
We review and call you
Someone from our team reviews your application the same business day. Usually within a few hours. We'll call to discuss routes, pay, and answer your questions.
Same business day
3
Drug screen and paperwork
Pass the DOT drug screen and complete your hiring paperwork digitally through VAU0 Portal. We send you your equipment assignment and first load details.
1-2 business days
Ready to apply?
Start your application right now.
15 minutes to fill out. 2 days to first load. No callbacks that go to voicemail. No HR department that doesn't know your name. Real people, real freight, real opportunity.
Apply Now at portal.vau0.com →
Or email office@vau0.com with your CDL info and we'll reach out the same day.

Good drivers are hard to find. We know — we've been drivers.

VAU0 is built by people who drove trucks before they built software. We know what a good company looks like from behind the wheel — and we're trying to be one.

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