Founded in 1974 as the private transportation fleet of Ashley Furniture Industries, Ashley Distribution Services (ADS) has grown into one of the largest family-owned private fleets in America. With 800+ tractors, 3,700+ trailers, and distribution centers in WI, MS, CA, NC, PA, TX, and WA, ADS can deliver to 95% of North America in any given week — logging over 60 million miles annually.
Why drivers choose ADS:
- Competitive pay across all divisions:
- Regional CDL-A drivers earn $65,000–$100,000+/year (home weekly, 100% no-touch freight)
- OTR drivers average $81,000/year; experienced drivers earn $1,560–$1,664/week
- LTL drivers rack up high earnings with generous stop pay
- Straight truck drivers earn $56,000–$58,000/year (no Class A required)
- Consistent, stable freight — as a maker of its own product, ADS keeps drivers loaded week after week
- Ashley pays up to 80% of your health insurance — plans available for as little as $2.00/week
- Comprehensive benefits package — medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, FSA, 401(k), paid holidays, PTO, and profit sharing
- $3,000 driver referral bonus
- Newer premium equipment with air-ride suspension, in-cab satellite communications, and 24/7 fleet support
- Free Wellness Centers at select distribution locations
- Cell phone stipend plus discounts on Verizon and AT&T
- Ashley Furniture employee discounts
- Career growth — many operations and support leaders are former ADS drivers
- Low driver turnover — well below industry average; many drivers retire here