Trucking Jobs at American Central Transport

ACT's always able to adapt and deliver

We've seen significant reductions in transit times, improved inventory management, and increased customer satisfaction since partnering with ACT

Look no further than American Central Transport

Ain't no doubt they've got a solid crew that's both on the ball and dependable. They’re also killin' it with high-tech data analytics and route optimization, cuttin' costs and boostin' efficiency like pros.

I worked for ACT Jan.-June 2024. I’ll start by saying I left mainly because miles are inconsistent right now. And that is mainly due to the dry-van freight market. I left to go to a refrigerated company because more loads are available their. With ACT you can make as little or as much as you want ( depending on available loads) and how much you want to be home. They offer 7 days at home a month and you have to be out at least 11 days before you can take home time. With that said, if you take all 7 days in any given month its harder to make money. Their pay per mile is great. Benefits are good. You get 5 days vacation every 6 months. Trucks are basic Kenworth and Freightshakers. Nothing fancy. They do have driver facing cameras. They claim they dont watch them but they do. I was called because my passenger unbuckled to go into sleeper and I was called the same day. No recordable events that day to trigger camera. So they had to be watching it. If you run at least 9000 miles a month and do your job you’ll get along with your fleet manager. BUT Safety Dept. will micro-manage the hell out of you because of that camera. Drive the ACT way or they will call religiously. My biggest complaint is lack of communication between departments in office. Load planners dont talk to dispatchers and so forth. If you have to ask questions about a load the reply from dispatch is almost always “ I have to ask the load planner and call you back”. For a 300 truck company they arent bad, staff is friendly, shop is decent, and loads are adequate ( not great but ok). I would go back as a last- resort.

Excellent pay and benefits. Planners weren't that great at giving you practical trips sometimes but home time was spot on. Had two reoccurring issues with my truck and was going to their shop 2-3 times a month till I quit. Was told who I should speak with in admin; I did call and did leave voicemails.. no answers. Then was notified of my miles falling behind...ok so they're paying me for these dozens of shop time hours, but are clueless why Dispatcher actually said to me "I don't have a lot of pull with management but I'll try a email".. nope, no response.

Poor Communication between you and your Dispatcher. You call and ask questions and get one answer today...tomorrow, they change what they tell you. Low miles, long periods of sitting...especially if you are sent to TX ...you know you will be waiting for at least a day to get a load to get out of there. A lot of micromanagement.

Great place to work and plenty of miles to keep you moving if you are not lazy. I get home time everytime I request on time. Act takes care of the equipment and the drivers. We have a nice newer facility and great office support staff! It is the best job I have ever had in the trucking industry!!

Been with ACT almost 5 years, Best company I've ever worked for. I'm a trainer also, if you're looking for place to retire from and tired of switching out the name on the door ACT is the place to be

A great place to call home!...try and see you just might like it too❤️.. update!... almost 8 months later and I'm still here..these folks really do work with you...thier equipment is great too ..make the change to American Central transport today!

Great place to work and call home...top tier equipment, family like ppl,and just an over awesome experience

I cannot speak highly enough about my first impressions of this company, it truly is a family and your made to feel that way from day one. If anyone is truly looking for a home to stay with look no further you have found it here. They have great equipment, great personnel who truly want to help you and make sure you succeed here. It takes a lot to impress me, but ACT has definitely achieved that goal. Give them a chance and I am sure you will feel the same as I do.

New equipment an great staff will help with everything..

One of the worst places to drive for. They do not care about drives. And if you have a great record they do not care about you if you have a million safe SAFE record. They will lie to you, and when it comes time to uphold there end of the deal. They say "o i must of misspoke, that give us another yr. And we will see what we can do then." The list can go on why ACT is a bad company. Just lower your expectations if you come here most definitely if you are a woman.

ACT has been great. The way a trucking company should be an operate. Great home time and respect for their drivers.

My Husband's home hub love the family like work place environment ... The free rider policy allows me to join my husband on aome amazing adventures.... Thank you our ACT family

I have been with ACT for over 3 years. Great equipment, great office staff and awesome mechanics. They have great home time, benifit package and bonuses. ACT has won 20 best fleets to drive for 4 yrs in a row. When they say we're family, they mean it. I recruited my brother who has been with ACT for 2 yrs now. He went through their training program.

The people for the most part are friendly and the equipment is good but...they seem to think that a weekend off is 24-34 hrs. I completely disagree a weekend off is a weekend off 2 days as per how weekends work in this country.

Premier company within the transportation industry . Both drivers and fleet support staff are second to none. With a professional & relaxing atmosphere present, American Central Transport makes for a outstanding location to call your professional home.

It's been a while since I worked here but my time there was great. Not sure if I can go back but I would love too.

Yeah it's funny about how they can remove a review so soon when you have something to say about the training program and how bad the trainers are.

I feel at home with ACT. They are a great company to be with. I have never had any problems with any of the staff in the office, in the shop or with other drivers. Every driver I have talked with have only had positive things to say about driving for ACT. My DSM before I switched to a dedicated route (Keith Long) was truly awsome. He was very understanding and helpful if I called him with a question about anything. He never acted like he was to busy to listen and offer his help. I told him I needed a new truck because the one I had was having trouble in reverse even after being sent to kenworth to be repaired. He told me he would get on it and had me in a new truck the same day. Even when I asked him about a dedicated route he got right on it and had me a route the same day. My hat is off to you Keith and the rest of the staff at ACT for making ACT more than just another place to work, for making it a company that truly makes you feel like you matter and are appreciated.

One of the top five driving jobs I’ve had in my career. Highly recommended, especially for those living near their customers, as home time is excellent.

Best part of the job? They maintain equipment well and meet drivers' needs. Most stressful aspect? No real stress. Work environment? They provide everything a driver requires. Typical day? Driving a tractor-trailer.

Not sure why people say they make you sit on loads. Since joining in February 2018, I’ve only had to wait once—and was paid $640 for sitting from Friday afternoon to Monday morning. Only missed home time three times. Best company I’ve ever worked for.

Decent company with fair miles and pay, but excessive micromanagement. Would prefer an office job. In-cab cameras run 24/7, year-round.

Good mileage, no micromanagement—an excellent starter company. They honor home time requests without hassle and offer a solid training program.

Loved the job but eventually outgrew it. Needed a career that better fit my life. OTR work anywhere can strain family dynamics.

Best part of the job? Great staff—I enjoyed working with them. Most stressful aspect? No major stress, just needed to communicate with the right people. Work environment? Friendly and supportive—they look out for their drivers. Typical day? Wake up, check the computer for load info, and hit the road.

Best part of the job? ACT feels like family—from top to bottom. Most stressful aspect? No major stress, even when dealing with unexpected issues. Work environment? Steady, open, and well-organized. Typical day? Check load assignment, pre-trip truck and trailer, then head to the destination.

Employs around 300 drivers, partnered with reliable shippers and receivers. Management is fair with an open-door policy. Had a good experience but left due to medical reasons.

This company does not prioritize drivers. Office staff are valued more, and drivers are treated as numbers. Miles are assigned based on home time choices, and forced loads often lead to long waits. Returning from home time, I was scheduled for a load requiring a 34-hour restart. They frequently send drivers home early, negatively impacting paychecks.

Started off well, working as both an owner-operator and company driver. Then they installed always-on dash cams with audio, monitoring both directions. Safety personnel frequently called to nitpick.

Great company to drive for if you want steady work. Recruiters, management, and dispatch are all reliable.

Do your research before signing on. They may have you sitting on loads for two to three days before delivery. Good luck—you’ll need it.

Lease operators enjoy more freedom than company drivers, but the lease program is flawed. ACT drained my maintenance account after I returned my truck, despite it being one of the best-maintained vehicles. Two months later, they claimed I still owed money and offered to clear the debt if I returned. Never leasing a truck again.

Outstanding OTR company. They prioritize driver comfort and safety, making you feel welcome. Management is highly supportive, and home time requests are honored. If I return to OTR, ACT will be my first choice.

Many trucking companies claim to be driver-focused, but ACT truly delivers. They respect drivers and ensure they can earn well. Loved working here—only left because I moved out of their service area.

Good company with a friendly atmosphere. Equipment is well-maintained, but trucks are limited to 65 mph, reducing earning potential.