About Us

How We Operate

If you live near the I-35 corridor between Kansas City and Oklahoma City, we offer weekly home time—or even more frequently when freight allows. Drivers based near key customer locations in St Louis, MO; Indianapolis, IN; Tar Heel, NC; or Junction City, KS can typically expect to be home every 7 to 10 days. For those outside these areas, home time will vary based on freight flow and route coverage.

Regardless of where you're located, we aim to keep trips under 3 weeks. Most drivers hit their 70-hour limit by then and need a 34-hour reset, so we plan accordingly to support your health and compliance.

We believe clear, honest communication is the foundation for solving problems and building trust. We understand the job can be demanding, and we respect the challenges drivers face. That’s why we’re committed to creating a supportive environment built on transparency and mutual respect.

Pay and Benefits:

.50 to .60+ CPM with a length of verifiable experience. We pay on an address to address miles, not city to city, or zip to zip as most fleets do.
Average bring home pay $1250-$1600 per week.
Stop-Pay $35 a stop.
Simple IRA through Edward Jones, we match contributions up to 3%
Detention $15 an hour after 3 hours at any location.
Yearly raises.
Sign-on bonus $500. Paid out as follows: First Check $500
Orientation pays $100 (2.5 days orientation)
Recruiting bonus, $300 when they complete orientation and $300 every six months that both your recruit and you work here at Satchell Creek Express no limit to years.
Direct Deposit, your bank, or company-issued Skyward™ Card.
Passenger Insurance
We Allow Pets (under 50lbs)

A Driver-Focused Workplace

We reimburse all expenses related to the trip including reserved parking fees, scales, weekly truck washes, and loves tire passes. Going into a congested city and worried about parking? Call ahead and reserve a spot.

We are currently in Flying J and Pilots fueling network. Our drivers enjoy 3-5 times the rewards points on all purchases. When fueling at Flying J and Pilots, drivers are able to make purchases from the app, and do not even have to go inside.

Scale with CAT scales Weigh my Truck app, without leaving your truck.

Paid Vacations Include

1 week after 1 year

2 weeks after 3 years

3 weeks after 5 years.

Starting Pay Based Upon Verified OTR Experience on Loaded & Empty Miles.

Drivers are paid on address to address big road miles, we do not pay city to city or zip to zip.

2 Years or Less 0.50 CPM

2-5 YEARS 0.55 CPM

5-8 YEARS 0.58 CPM

ANNUAL RAISES UP TO .02 annual.

Sign-on bonus $500.00

SATCHELL CREEK EXPRESS IS NOW ADDING OWNER OPERATORS!!!

We pay on 70% of line haul and 100% fuel.

Current Average is $2.42 per mile to the truck.

We pay cargo & liability, you pay physical damage, bobtail, and work comp/occupational accident coverage.

We provide EFS fuel cards & Fuel Discounts Up to 80 cents per gallon.

We provide refrigerated trailers.

We provide full disclosure on any load; we will email you the rate conformations of pay.

We pay weekly holding back just one week.

We require an escrow account.

We run freight in the Midwest, Plains, Southwest (no CA), and Southeast area. We have direct contracts with Smithfield Foods, JBS, Cargill, Pilgrims Pride, and now Tyson Foods. We run brokerage loads at about 25% volume.

Please come visit and we will show you the books so you can make an informed decision about your future.

Call (316) 775-1300 and ask for Susan or CL

Testimonials

My first impression of Satchell Creek was that they are all extremely nice people, and they are very welcoming for new drivers. Honestly, I enjoy working here because they know my worth as a driver, and they value me as an asset to the team. As a driver here at Satchell Creek, I have been given the opportunity to grow as a driver and become confident in my ability to safely get down the road. They also allow me the time to be with my family and see my kids. The best part of my job is traveling to new places and seeing all the things I would not get to see working a regular 9 to 5. My truck is my home away from home, it is a Freightliner Cascadia and is comfortable and easy to maneuver. I have worked for bigger companies in the past, where you are nothing but a number, and I will never go back. Here at Satchell Creek, I am a real person and not just a number. Great dispatchers, good benefits, and knowledgeable mechanics. I cannot say enough good things about this company.

Aaron McLean #25

The Satchell Creek Express difference is that they take the time to get to know their drivers. We are all a team but more importantly, we are like family. This company goes above and beyond for me to make sure that I get the home time I need, but also the paycheck to make the world go around. When I came found Satchell Creek, my first impression was that they were an exceedingly small company, and they were very driver oriented. This is by far the best company I have had the opportunity to work with. I make great money and I also see my family. One of the best parts about the job is being out on the road and knowing that I am respected as a truck driver. I love my truck; she is pretty to look at and gets the job done efficiently. The one thing I would change if I could, would be more cross county loads, we do not go to Northeast or California, but I would love to run those cross-country miles. We do a lot of Midwest runs and go to a lot of the same places over and over. That is great for some people, but I would like to mix it up a bit. The pros far outweigh the cons here at Satchell Creek. I enjoy this job.

Ed Gallegos #33

When I first ran into this small outfit, Satchell Creek Express I was surprised at how long they had been in business. I was also surprised at how welcoming they are and how much they want you to succeed. This company has had my back throughout the time I have worked here both personally and professionally. One of the things I appreciate is how hard they work to make sure my wheels are turning. They keep the truck well maintained and give me all the miles I need. There are many drops and hook loads that save me a lot of time and money. I love my truck because it has plenty of room to move around and I do not feel too cooped up. Everybody in the office is always nice and treats me like a person rather than a number. That is a big deal to me, the humility of the operation. The dispatchers know my personality and they know what will work for me. I also like the respect we are given as drivers.