Driveaway driver jobs put professional drivers behind the wheel of the vehicles being delivered instead of hauling freight. You pick up a truck, bus, or specialty vehicle, drive it to its destination, and move on to the next load. Norton Transport offers independent contract driveaway opportunities for experienced commercial drivers.
What Driveaway Driver Jobs Look Like
Norton delivers single, deck, and boom loads throughout the US and Canada. Depending on your experience and training, that can mean:
- Singles: One driver, one vehicle, pickup to delivery
- Deck: Multiple trucks connected and moved together. See deck driver jobs.
- Boom: Multi-unit loads connected with specialized boom equipment
- Specialty: Buses, garbage trucks, emergency vehicles, and utility trucks
Compare them in our types of driveaway guide.
Who Norton Is Looking For
- A valid state-issued driver’s license
- 21 years of age or older
- 2 years of commercial driving experience within the last 5 years
- No DUI, felonies, or Clearinghouse violations in the previous 5 years
- Ability to pass a Federal DOT physical and drug screen
- No 2 or more moving violations within the last 5 years
Read the details on our driveaway driver requirements page.
What You Get Driving With Norton
- Great pay. Norton’s pay per mile is the best in the industry, plus bonuses and incentives for going the extra mile. Learn more about driveaway driver pay.
- Same-day pay. No waiting around for your money.
- No forced dispatch. The loads you want, when you want them.
- A dedicated dispatcher. Someone who knows you by name, plus 24/7 support.
- Travel help. Norton has a dedicated in-house travel department that works like a travel agency within the company, helping plan every step of your trip home or to your next load.
- Simple technology. Online tools to request loads, check assignments, communicate with dispatch, and review your pay.
- Driver appreciation. From driver of the month to birthdays and holidays, your work gets noticed.
Is a Driveaway Job Right for You?
Driveaway driver jobs are a strong fit if you:
- Have real commercial driving experience and a clean record
- Want to drive trucks, not handle freight
- Like variety in vehicles, routes, and scenery
- Are comfortable traveling between loads
- Want to decide how much you work and when
If you’d rather run the same lane every day in the same truck, a traditional company job might suit you better. If the list above sounds like you, keep reading.
How to Apply for Driveaway Driver Jobs
- Review the requirements and make sure you qualify
- Submit the online driveaway driver application
- Talk with Norton’s onboarding team
- Pass your Federal DOT physical and drug screen
- Request your first load
Want the full walk-through? Read how to become a driveaway driver.
Most driveaway driver jobs start with a valid CDL. Learn more about licensing through the FMCSA commercial driver’s license (CDL) program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do driveaway driver jobs require a CDL?
For most Norton opportunities, you’ll need a valid Class A or B CDL along with at least two years of commercial driving experience within the last five years.
How much experience do I need for driveaway driver jobs?
Norton requires at least two years of commercial driving experience within the last five years.
Are Norton driveaway drivers employees or contractors?
Norton offers independent contract driving opportunities, so drivers work as independent contractors.
Can I choose my loads?
Yes. Norton doesn’t force dispatch. Drivers request the loads they want, when they want them, using Norton’s online tools.
How do I apply for a driveaway driver job at Norton?
Fill out the online driveaway driver application. You can also email onboarding@nortontransport.com or call (423) 617-0218 with questions.
Hear From Real Driveaway Drivers
Want the unfiltered version? These Six-Figure Trucker podcast episodes feature drivers who do this work every day:
- EP181: New to Driveaway, Not New to Hustle with Sherrod Henry. Sherrod Henry on being new to driveaway but not new to hustle.
- EP67: Driveaway for the Family Man with Erik Salinas. Erik Salinas on how driveaway works for a family man.
- EP186: From the 82nd Airborne to Driveaway with Favion Howard. Favion Howard on going from the 82nd Airborne to driveaway.
- EP103: Becoming a Driveaway Millionaire with Jose Palma. Jose Palma on building a standout driveaway career.
Ready to drive trucks, not freight? Norton is hiring for driveaway driver jobs now. Start your application in a few minutes. Prefer to talk first? Email onboarding@nortontransport.com or call (423) 617-0218.