Your Adventure Starts at Lynden
Drivers – Join the Lynden Team!
We’ve been at it for more than a century and no other company offers you so many driving options or opportunities for career growth. Our projects and companies will take you all over the country or keep you close to home – the choice is yours. Many of our executives started their careers driving trucks and still maintain their CDLs. We not only count on our drivers to serve our customers, we celebrate and respect them. Join our team and share in the rich history of Lynden.
Experienced Driver
Been driving for years and ready for a change of scenery? We are looking for local, line-haul, and team drivers with your experience and drive!
New Driver
Just got your CDL? A new career awaits you! We’ve got the tools, support, and philosophy to help you succeed in your new job.
Become a Driver
Interested in learning from the ground up? Lynden provides a complete mentoring program to help ensure you have the tools to be successful.
Main Hiring Locations
Alaska, Pacific Northwest, Texas, Western Canada
Truck Driving Opportunities
Local Drivers
- Home every day
- Balance home and family time
- The heart and soul of Lynden
- Daily interaction with customers
Line-Haul Drivers
- Home every week
- Typically five days out, two days home
- The lifeblood of Lynden
- Moving Service Center to Service Center
Driving Teams
- Typically home every week
- A great opportunity for new drivers
- Couples are welcome
- Ten hours on, 10-hours off schedule
Owner-Operators
- Be your own boss
- You determine the routes and schedules
- Home when you want
- An integral part of the Lynden supply chain
Providing the best possible service to our customers with every mile!
Dock to Driver
- Learn from the ground up
- From dock to classroom to driver's seat!
- Paid CDL tuition
- Mentoring throughout training and beyond
Benefits
Lynden is proud to offer our drivers the following benefits:
Competitive market pay
Bonus pay where applicable
Flexible schedules
Modern, well-maintained fleets
State-of-the-art equipment
Special consideration for veterans
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Medical, dental and vision
Paid time off, extended leave, and holidays
Employee assistance
Wellness programs
Ongoing training
Work that Makes an Impact
At Lynden, your work behind the wheel has a lasting impact on local communities and residents. Our drivers haul drinking water and vital supplies to cities in crisis, school buses and fire trucks to remote villages, and camp modules for use as command centers for natural disasters. Lynden drivers are widely known as ‘road angels’ who keep an eye and ear on the routes they travel to make sure motorists are safe. Lynden’s experienced drivers have saved lives and rescued many motorists by stopping to help.
Becoming a Lynden driver puts you into a special category. You become an active participant in the growth, improvement and safety of local communities and residents.
Hiring Military
Lynden is proud to employ those who have served our country in the armed forces. If you have experience driving trucks, operating forklifts, heavy equipment or other types of vehicles, we have opportunities for you within the Lynden family of companies.
We welcome your unique skills and knowledge and provide an array of options for you to work close to home or somewhere new. Whether you are currently transitioning out, or an experienced veteran, we thank you for your service and invite you to start a new chapter by joining our driving team.
Hear from Our Drivers
Limelight
Local Driver - Anchorage, AK
Derikk started with Lynden Transport six years ago as a dock hand. He’s now a full-time driver after graduating from Lynden’s Dock to Driver program in February 2022.
"The program was a great educational experience," recalls Derikk. "I learned a ton in the process, from being a dock hand and working with the drivers, to now being a driver myself. This program and the trainers helped guide me in the right direction to succeed."
When not driving, Derikk enjoys working on cars, camping, and building motors in his living room.
Local Driver - Tacoma, WA
David started with Lynden Transport as a casual driver in April 2011. Today he is typically found working the dock and flatbed yard and driving semi-trucks throughout the day. "The most challenging [part of the job] is hauling oversized flatbed loads," he says, "and staying safe day in and day out amongst the Seattle traffic." His favorite part, he says, "working with all the different types of people."
Married with three children, he enjoys spending time with family, backpacking, fishing, and playing acoustic guitar at church.
Local Driver - Anchorage, AK
Ieti started with Lynden Transport as a dock employee in March 2020 and entered the Dock to Driver program. He graduated in May 2021 and was promoted to Driver. He likes working for Lynden and gaining experience, likes the hours he works and the people.
He enjoys spending time with his family and kids, and enjoys time in his community.
Line-Haul Driver - Jerome, ID
Peng has been working for LTI, Inc. since 2017. He is easy going and will help whenever needed, even trips out of state, taking a pneumatic trailer to Sunnyside, WA for upgrades. Peng enjoys working for LTI, Inc. and says, "LTI treats me very well, better that other employers, and the supervisors and dispatchers have me him a lot."
In his spare time, he likes to travel and hike with his wife, new son, and their dogs.
Local Driver - Anchorage, AK
Luke started with Lynden Transport in September 2019 as a dock employee and entered into the Dock to Driver program. He graduated and was promoted to Driver in April 2021. He enjoys working for Lynden because it gave him the opportunity to change his profession while continuing to work.
In his spare time, Luke likes to go camping, hunting and fishing, and spend time with his family.
Owner-Operator - Fairbanks, AK
Bayard has been driving for Alaska West Express since 2007, driving in Alaska or helping on projects in the Lower 48. Some days it's trucking the haul road and other days it's working on trucks or equipment projects in the shop. "I try to be anywhere they need me to be," he says. We are proud of the work he does, that is why we call him a Lynden Everyday Hero.
Line-Haul Driver - Ketchikan, AK
David has worked for the Lynden family of companies since 2004. Our customers refer to him as "Cowboy" or "Cowboy Dave" because he always wears a cowboy hat when he is driving.
Dave likes a challenge, and with the weather, there will always be a challenge. When you throw in tourism during the summers and road construction, he handles it professionally and gets the freight to our customers safely and on time.
Local Driver - Fairbanks, AK
Luis has worked for Alaska West Express since 2014. Luis' passion for his job shows in everything he does, from helping co-workers to his customer service.
"Working for Alaska West Express is more than a job, it is my family. From the dispatchers and managers, to the mechanics in the shop, the communication is excellent and the working environment is great," he says.
Local Driver - Juneau, AK
Marvin started with Lynden in 1989. He's involved in transporting loads to and from the Kensington Mine site outside of Juneau, Alaska. One of the biggest challenges he faces are the haul road conditions.
His supervisor says, "Marvin defines what a team player is all about and enjoys making people happy. His positive attitude transcends through our customer base and he constantly strives to increase productivity."
Local Driver - Juneau, AK
Driving for Alaska Marine Trucking since 2006, Vaughn's dual-axle experience includes hauling full containers and flats. His reliability and wealth of knowledge have been proven time and time again as he has trained many of our up-and-coming commercial drivers.
Vaughn says he loves working for Lynden because of the people and appreciates Lynden's well-maintained equipment. And, he loves Southeast Alaska.
Local Driver - Bethel, AK
Donald works for Alaska Marine Trucking as a seasonal Driver, Freight Operator, and Mechanic. Driving in Bethel poses a lot of challenges, mainly the terrible road conditions: huge potholes, mud, and extreme dust when it is dry.
He is a key part of the small team in Bethel and is a valuable asset to the company due to his well-rounded skill set. He is one of those employees that you always enjoy having around.
Line-Haul Driver - Fairbanks, AK
He’s done it again - congratulations Brian!
Alaska West Express driver Brian Ambrose brought his A-game at the 2022 Alaska Trucking Association’s Driving Championships in Anchorage, placing 2nd in the Truck/Tanker Division! This comes in the wake of taking 1st place in Tanker Class and 3rd overall at the 2019, and winning the Truck Driver of the Year award in 2016.
Brian has competed in the National Truck Driving Competition many times, placing as high as 17th. He has been with Lynden since June 2000.
Operations Manager - Sunnyside, WA
Marcos was hired in Sunnyside in 2012 as a line-haul driver for LTI, Inc. After a very short time he moved up to Farm Pickup Driver and then to a route coordinator, and his most current position as Sunnyside Operations Manager.
He appreciates that LTI recognizes and rewards the hard work of their employees with advancement.
Line-Haul Driver - Fairbanks, AK (retired)
The North Slope Haul Road (Elliot and Dalton Highways) is one of the most isolated in the world. Scott started driving the Haul Road in 1982, and continued after joining Alaska West Express in 1995. Scott retired from Alaska West Express in 2022 after 27 years of outstanding service to Alaska. When asked what he enjoyed most about his time with Lynden, he says “it’s the people and the camaraderie.”
Local Driver - Juneau, AK
Maurice "Coop" Cooper started with Alaska Marine Trucking in Juneau in 2015. He began as a dock worker and moved his way into a lead position. His drive to learn and grow motivated him to obtain his CDL Class A license. Coop's philosophy is "Team Work = Dream Work" and he proves it every day. Coop has said that he drives for Lynden to make sure that the Juneau community is being provided for.
He enjoys spending quality time hiking and camping with his wife and kids.
Local Driver - Houston, TX
Andre Bell is celebrating 7 years of safe driving in the Houston area and does it so efficiently too!
His safe work habits and positive attitude make him a great mentor for all of our new employees at the Lynden Transport Service Center. He takes our new employees under his wing, and shows them the safe and productive way to get the job done.
Local Driver - Fairbanks, AK
Mark started his career with Lynden in 2008, working in Jerome, Idaho for LTI, Inc. In November 2019 Mark saw an opportunity to transfer to Alaska West Express, and fulfill a dream of living in Alaska. He is grateful for the opportunities Lynden provides and appreciates its sense of family.
In his free time, Mark and his wife enjoy traveling, exploring the outdoors and fishing.
Local Driver - Petersburg, AK
Jason started with Alaska Marine Trucking in 2004. "I like the diversity of my job - it's different every day," he says. His supervisor states that "his ability to perform any job, driving truck, unloading/loading a barge safely and efficiently, or helping less experienced crew makes him invaluable."
In his spare time Jason likes cooking, wood working, and is building a hovercraft from a kit. "I'm a simple guy who enjoys reading books and watching movies with my wife."
Local Driver - Fife, WA
Hunter started with Lynden Transport in June 2020 and graduated from the Dock to Driver program in May 2021. It's always been a life goal to get his CDL and follow in his father's footsteps. He had a friend working for Lynden and learned he could get his tuition paid for while working on the dock. It was an opportunity he couldn't pass up!
In his spare time, Hunter likes to go fishing and shoot archery.
Local Driver - Fairbanks, AK
Congratulation to Tyler for fulfilling his childhood dream of becoming a driver. He obtained his CDL in June and graduated from the Dock to Driver program at Lynden Transport in August 2020. Going through the program has really opened his eyes to the importance of safety, the dangers of driving, and what a great company this is to drive for. To anyone that's thinking about applying for the program, "do it," he says, "it's worth it."
Local Driver - Anchorage, AK
Jack is one of those drivers with the can-do attitude. He can drive anything, move any type of product and service any route needed. And, with 35 years as a safe driver on Alaska roads, customers can count on getting their deliveries where and when needed.
Jack has also earned many first-place finishes in the annual Alaska Trucking Association competitions, including Driver of the Year!
Local Driver - Fife, WA
Glen began working for Lynden Transport in July 2020 as a Freight Handler. Seeking a career rather than a job, he entered into the Dock to Driver program in February and graduated in April 2021. "The program taught me much more than driving, it taught me how to be a confident, professional driver," he says. "I really enjoy working with the large variety of equipment here at Lynden."
In his spare time, Glen enjoys rock climbing and bicycling.
Dispatcher - Sunnyside, WA
Greg started off as a Line-Haul Driver, then moved to farm pickup, before starting to work from the office where he's been trained for schedule coordination, line haul dispatch, special commodities dispatch, as well as other office jobs. Greg has exceeded expectations on every task he has been trained on and is more than willing to jump into any day or night shift that needs to be covered. His exemplary efforts were recognized by LTI, Inc., during the COVID-19 crisis.
Line-Haul Driver - Fairbanks, AK
John Schank has been ATA Driver of the Year, set records for over 40 years of safe driving, driven over 5 million miles, and delivered the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree from the Chugach National Forest.
“I never thought I’d have an opportunity to drive such an incredible icon across the country – what an honor,” John says.
Line-Haul Driver - Jerome, ID
Kurt has been driving line-haul and farm pickup for LTI, Inc. for four years. When asked why he drives for LTI, he says “lots of reasons; we get to drive good equipment, the work is steady, and they are a stable company.”
In his spare time, Kurt spends most of his time cooking. He owns his own food truck. “It’s set up for catering, but I’ve been doing a lot of street tacos around the Twin Falls area lately.” Pulled pork tacos are his favorite!
Local Driver - Anchorage, AK
Tevita Toetu has been a local driver for Lynden Transport in Anchorage, Alaska since 2017. In May 2023, Tevita competed in the Alaska Truck Driving Championships where he placed 1st in the Flatbed class for the second year in a row and was named 2023 Grand Champion!
Tevita enjoys doing different tasks and appreciates that the work at Lynden is very diverse. "I’m always learning something new," he says, "and Lynden does a great job training."
When not driving, Tevita enjoys spending time with his family. Playing softball and fishing are favorite pastimes, "especially [visiting] the Copper River for salmon."
Lynden drivers ruled the road at the Alaska Truck Driving Championships in Anchorage. Competitors from UPS, FedEx and other trucking companies all competed against each other in a written exam, a pre-trip inspection and an obstacle course. Lynden Transport Driver Tevita Toetu took first in the Flatbed Division and was named Grand Champion of the entire competition, while Brian Ambrose of Alaska West Express took first in the Doubles Category and finished first for written test scores.
Dock to Driver Training Program
At Lynden, we are looking for candidates who want to learn from the ground up by working our docks while going to school to get the training needed to earn a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) class A.
You’ll have an assigned mentor and learn about Lynden, so when you receive your license, you’re ready to move into the driver’s seat.
We even pay the tuition at an accredited school of your choice.
About Lynden
The Lynden family of companies provides transportation and logistics solutions in Alaska, Canada, the Pacific Northwest, Hawaii and around the world. Extensive multi-modal capabilities allow customers to optimize time and money by shipping via air, land, or sea, or in any combination. We have built a reputation of superior service to diverse industries including oil and gas, seafood, mining, construction, retail, and manufacturing. For more than a century, Lynden has been helping customers get the job done.
Watch our video to learn more about Lynden.
Read more about Lynden in the News.
The Lynden Family of Companies
Our Story
Lynden has grown from a two-stop, two-truck operation in Lynden, WA to an international multi-modal logistics company serving customers around the world.
Read more about our history.
Our Culture and Values
Delivering quality service with a smile is a hallmark of the Lynden companies. Most of our employees have been with us for decades and consider their co-workers family.
Read more about our culture and values.
Awards and Recognition
Frequently Asked Questions
Driver pay varies by service lane, type of position, and the requirements for the position. Many of our driver job postings list the pay for that specific position.
Twice a month or every two weeks.
Team drivers receive $0.37-$0.40 per mile; singles $0.47 per mile. Drivers who receive hourly pay can receive overtime pay for additional hours worked.
Yes. Bonuses are paid based on performance and safe driving when applicable.
Yes. Drivers receive additional pay for layovers, oversized loads, equipment breakdowns, border delays and other unexpected situations.
Full-time, local pickup and delivery, line-haul and over the road.
Drivers must be 21 years old and possess a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A with a clean driving record. They must have the ability to obtain hazmat, tankers and doubles endorsements and a passport may be required for special projects.
Schedules vary by Service Center location and driver type. Driver teams of two run 3-6 days out with 2-3 days at home.
Approximately 8 to 12 hours each day.
Teams average 17,000 miles per month and singles,10,000 per month. Other driving positions vary by Service Center location.
Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, paid extended leave and paid holidays.
On average, trucks must be 5 years or newer. If older, trucks are inspected before leasing and every month thereafter.
Experience requirements vary by route, location, and type of equipment.
$3,500 to $4,500 on average.
Typically about 6 weeks or long enough to satisfy the state’s hourly requirements.
After a driving candidate successfully passes the required courses, we extend training through our Dock to Driver Training Program. Drivers learn from the ground up by working on our docks while going to school to get the training needed to earn a CDL Class A license.
Endorsements are certifications offered by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or some driving schools and may include: Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card, hazmat, tankers or doubles.
Absolutely. You can call any of our Service Center locations. Contacts are listed for each Service Center in our Main Hiring Locations section above.
Yes. We determine eligibility on a case-by-case basis.
Yes. If a candidate has a clean driving record for the past 3-5 years.
Electronic log books; electronic messaging for pickups, deliveries and equipment status updates; Compass; auto shift transmissions; blind spot warnings; collision avoidance radar systems and side mitigation.
We allow messaging via our onboard system, and links via social media.
The Lynden family of companies provides transportation and logistics solutions in Alaska, Canada, the Pacific Northwest, Hawaii and around the world. Extensive multi-modal capabilities allow customers to optimize time and money by shipping via air, land or sea, or in any combination. For more than a century, Lynden has been helping customers get the job done. To learn more, visit www.lynden.com or follow our pages on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn.
Lynden has dual headquarters in Anchorage, Alaska, and Seattle, Washington and Service Centers located throughout the world.
Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Continental U.S., Canada and the world. See Serving Destinations Worldwide for more information.
Put the customer first, delivery quality and be the best at what you do.
We have been in business since 1906. Find out more about Our History.
Oil and gas, mining, construction, seafood and cold chain, food and beverage, retail and manufacturing, government and health and medical.
Lynden is committed to operating in a safe, secure and environmentally responsible manner. Each company within the Lynden family has qualified HSSE personnel to assist as needed. View our HSSE policy.
Lynden strives to operate in the most efficient manner with the highest regard for the health and safety of our employees and protection of the environment. View our Environmental Stewardship Program.
If you have questions, please email hireme@lynden.com or call us at 1-888-596-3361.
Lynden is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, medical condition, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other factor not related to job performance or job requirement. Lynden is a Drug Free Workplace and drug testing is a condition of employment.
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