Recent Grads - CDL A Company Truck Driver - Regional

10-4 Truck Recruiting•Syracuse, NY

48d•$44,200 - $72,800

About The Position

The company is hiring recent CDL A graduates for its Eastern Regional Fleet in a full-time regional dry van position. Drivers start with paid, one-on-one mentor training, earning $850 per week while training with an experienced driver. After successfully completing training, drivers receive an assigned truck and move into a solo position on the Eastern Regional Fleet. The paid orientation is available if hired. The Syracuse fleet serves drivers within 200 miles of ZIP code 13212 and does not hire from the New York City area. Routes travel up and down the eastern seaboard, remain east of the Mississippi River, and generally do not go far west. The position involves no-touch dry van freight, with biweekly weekend home time. Average weekly mileage is 2,500. Solo pay is $0.55 per mile, with an additional $0.10 per mile for each additional 12 months of experience; average solo earnings are stated as $1,200–$1,400 per week. Stop pay is $15. Company-paid tolls and a fuel program are also provided.

Requirements

Valid Class A commercial driver's license.
Recent completion of an accredited CDL program.
At least 120 hours of CDL school instruction.
Safe driving record.
Ability to meet DOT and FMCSA requirements.
Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

Operate a Class A tractor-trailer safely.
Complete regional pickups and deliveries throughout the eastern seaboard.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
Maintain accurate electronic logs.
Follow U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and company safety requirements.
Communicate professionally with dispatch and customers.

Benefits

Paid one-on-one driver mentorship and training at $850 per week.
Weekly Friday pay.
$0.55 per mile, plus $0.10 per mile for each additional 12 months of experience.
$15 stop pay.
Company-paid tolls.
Fuel program.
Pet and rider program.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance available.
Paid orientation if hired.
Paid time off.
Paid holidays.
Access to a 401(k).
Opportunities for safety and performance bonuses.