Meet Your Recruiter
Sharon is a trusted resource within the recruiting team, known for supporting both drivers and staff, coordinating orientation and recruiting efforts, and helping keep things running smoothly behind the scenes. With a safety focused mindset and 10 years of experience, she helps ensure the hiring process stays organized, informed, and moving forward.
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Driver Stories
A real driver perspective on the work, the equipment, and what the day-to-day feels like.
Quick Answers
Use the assistant for quick recruiting questions, then contact the recruiter when you are ready to talk details.
Ask me aboutHome timeThe Podcast
Real conversations about the work, the equipment and the people — listen before you ever pick up the phone.
Football season is here, and the Cypress Truck Lines Podcast is celebrating it the right way. In Episode 35, Marcus brings together two Penlands and two of the show's most beloved drivers for a two-part episode that starts with genuine leadership insight and ends with the kind of trash talk that only happens when everyone in the room loves the game. Aaron Penland from operations and David Penland III from IT sit down first to talk about how football and faith have shaped the leadership philosophy behind one of Sun Belt trucking's most respected companies. What does competing every day actually look like inside Cypress? How do balance and grace show up in the decisions that affect 500 drivers and their families? And how do the values that built this company connect back to what Aaron and David learned on the field? Then Kevin Barritt and Tony Miller show up and things get considerably less philosophical and considerably more fun as the four of them dig into the upcoming football season with the kind of enthusiasm that no amount of professional decorum can contain.
Most trucking companies will tell you that home time is a priority. Cypress Truck Lines built a system that actually proves it. Five hundred drivers. Fifteen hundred trailers. That ratio is not an accident. It is the foundation of a philosophy that lets Cypress drivers get home at the drop of a hat when something important comes up without asking permission or filing paperwork or waiting on a load assignment that might never come. In Episode 19 of the Cypress Truck Lines Podcast, Marcus sits down with driver manager Blayze Padgett and veteran Cypress driver and trainer Angel Escoto to break down exactly how the Cypress operations system works from the inside. How does dispatch actually function? How do driver managers and drivers work together to make the system run? What does it look like when a driver needs to get home fast? And why do drivers not abuse a system that gives them this much flexibility? The answers say everything about what kind of company Cypress is and what kind of drivers they attract.
Every driver who comes through Cypress orientation has one job: prove they are ready. Randy Wells and Blaine Carver have seen hundreds of drivers walk through that door, and they can tell almost immediately who will succeed and who will not. In Episode 18 of the Cypress Truck Lines Podcast, Marcus sits down with the two men who built Cypress's orientation program into one of the most respected driver development processes. Randy and Blaine are no-nonsense. They do not sugarcoat, and they do not hold back. You will learn what new CDL holders get wrong before they ever climb into a truck, what the orientation team at Cypress wishes every driver knew walking in, and what the drivers who go on to build long, successful careers at Cypress have in common from day one. This episode is for drivers in CTC right now, drivers heading into Cypress orientation, and anyone who wants to understand what separates the drivers who thrive from those who do not make it.
What does it take to go from zero to flatbed driver at one of the Sun Belt's most trusted trucking companies? In Episode 7 of the Cypress Truck Lines Podcast, we're going straight to the source on Cypress CDL School. Ken Coderre and Lawrence Jones, the Director and lead instructor who are the heartbeat of Cypress CDL School, walk us through the entire process from the inside. We're talking orientation, first week out, the trainer-trainee relationship, OTR vs. local vs. regional routes, and what makes Cypress CDL School's FMCSA-compliant program stand apart with a 99% pass rate that leaves the Federal Standard in the dust. If you've ever wondered whether you have what it takes, or whether Cypress is the right home for your driving career, Ken and Lawrence answer every question you didn't know to ask. Trust the process; it works. Hit play and find out why.
What does it take to build a trucking company from one beat-up flatbed to a 500-truck powerhouse? The Cypress Truck Lines Podcast pulls back the curtain on real trucking history you won't hear anywhere else. Join the Penland brothers, Dave Jr., Thad, Aaron, and Matt, along with "VP of Everything" Pete Peterson and safety expert Clay Hamblen, as they tell the unfiltered story of Cypress Truck Lines. From midnight wrenching sessions to landing major gypsum and flatbed hauling contracts with clients like Ploof, these episodes reveal the hard-won wisdom of Sun Belt trucking legends.
FAQ
Quick context on jobs, home time, training, benefits, and what happens next.
Cypress Truck Lines operates a modern fleet of automatic trucks, including Peterbilt, Freightliner, and International models. All of our trucks are assigned sleepers and equipped with APUs.
Orientation is held at our terminals in Jacksonville, FL, Smyrna, GA, South Pittsburg, TN, and Abilene, TX. It typically lasts one full week. If you live more than 50 miles from the terminal, we can provide transportation and lodging for orientation.
Approximately 90% of our loads are pre-tarped and ready to go. When tarping is required, drivers receive additional pay.
Our drivers on the road are front and center of who we are and what we do. They’re the backbone that keeps the business going. We treat our team like family, because that’s what they are. It’s that type of atmosphere we provide, along with the best pay, benefits and opportunities the industry has to offer.
Job Details
A practical look at pay, home time, flatbed work, and benefits before you talk with recruiting.
Our freight network means drivers can count on consistent miles, reliable pay, and year-round work.
Pay can vary by lane, driver experience, holiday availability, and how often you want to run. Your recruiter can walk through the current rates and help you compare options.
Our regional routes offer steady Southeast trucking routes with strong weekly pay and guaranteed weekend home time.
Regional routes that get you home every weekend, guaranteed. Our regional routes allow drivers to stay productive while maintaining work-life balance.
Flatbed roles may include securement, tarping, and customer-specific route requirements.
Flatbed expectations can vary by account. Ask about equipment, tarping frequency, training support, and the experience needed for each lane.
Paid time off helps drivers plan time away while staying connected to a stable schedule.
PTO eligibility and accrual details can vary by position and tenure. Your recruiter can explain the current policy and when benefits begin.
Health insurance options are available to help support drivers and their families.
Plan options, enrollment timing, and dependent coverage can be reviewed during the hiring process.
Cypress Truck Lines offers plenty of bonuses to help you earn even more on top of your consistent miles and dependable schedules.
Bonus eligibility may vary, reach out to your recruiter for more information on how they pay out and eligibility criteria.
Our Team
Recruiting is only the start. Drivers also depend on shop teams, dispatch, and support staff who keep the operation moving.
Our shop team keeps equipment moving with steady maintenance, clear communication, and support drivers can count on.
Drivers are the heart of the operation, bringing experience, professionalism, and pride to every route.
Our recruiting team helps drivers understand the opportunities, requirements, and next steps before they apply.