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OTR / Extended Away Trucking Jobs in Michigan

Find truck driver positions in Michigan with otr / extended away home time. Browse job types, expected pay, and top hiring companies in MI.

Home Time

Out 3-4 weeks, home 3-5 days

Expected Pay

$62,000 - $90,000

MI CDL-A Avg

$58,800

OTR / Extended Away Jobs in Michigan

Michigan is a strong market for otr / extended away trucking positions. Michigan is the heart of American automotive manufacturing, and the trucking industry here revolves around moving auto parts, finished vehicles, and manufacturing supplies. The state also has major cross-border trade with Canada through the Ambassador Bridge and Blue Water Bridge. Key industries including Automotive manufacturing & parts, Cross-border trade (Canada), Furniture manufacturing (West MI) create consistent demand for drivers who want otr / extended away schedules.

OTR / Extended Away Job Types Available in MI

1
OTR solo dry van
2
OTR team driver
3
OTR refrigerated driver
4
OTR flatbed driver
5
Expedited freight driver
6
Household goods mover
7
Oversized load escort/driver

Companies Offering OTR / Extended Away in Michigan

P
Prime Inc
C
CRST International
C
Covenant Transport
C
Crete Carrier Corporation
R
Ryder System

Freight Corridors in Michigan

I-75 (Detroit to Mackinac)
I-94 (Detroit to Chicago)
I-96 (Detroit to Grand Rapids)

Major Trucking Cities in Michigan

Detroit, MI
Grand Rapids, MI
Lansing, MI
Kalamazoo, MI
Flint, MI

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do otr / extended away truck drivers make in Michigan?

OTR / Extended Away truck drivers in Michigan typically earn $62,000 - $90,000 annually. The overall CDL-A average in Michigan is $58,800. Pay varies by carrier, freight type, and endorsements.

What otr / extended away trucking jobs are available in Michigan?

Michigan offers otr / extended away positions in OTR solo dry van, OTR team driver, OTR refrigerated driver. The state's key industries (Automotive manufacturing & parts and Cross-border trade (Canada)) create consistent demand for drivers with this schedule.

Which companies offer otr / extended away schedules in Michigan?

Major carriers offering otr / extended away schedules with operations in Michigan include Prime Inc, CRST International, Covenant Transport. Check each carrier's website for current openings near Detroit.