CDL-A Driver Trainee
About The Position
This Western regional fleet position is designed for new CDL holders building their first year of driving experience, with training alongside an experienced driver for 4 to 6 weeks. During training, pay is $850 per week. After training, drivers receive a guaranteed $1,000 per week for their first 3 months solo, followed by average weekly gross pay of $1,000 to $1,500. Drivers typically run 1,700 to 2,100 miles per week and may earn a performance bonus of up to $0.06 per mile, along with stop and unload pay. Most loads are 2 days or less, routes cover 11 Western states unless drivers request more miles, and home time is every 2 weeks. Riders and pets are allowed after training. Snow and grades are part of the job. Orientation pay is $300, and travel to orientation is covered.
Requirements
- Be at least 21 years old and hold a valid Class A CDL.
- New CDL holders must have at least 120 hours of training from an accredited school.
- Experienced drivers must have 6 months of OTR experience in the last 12 months, or 12 or more months of OTR experience in the past 5 years.
- Have no more than 2 moving violations in the past 2 years.
- Have no major preventable accidents in the past 5 years.
- Have no DUI/DWI in the past 5 to 10 years.
- Pass hair and urine drug testing.
Responsibilities
- Drive regional routes across 11 Western states, with the option to request additional miles.
- Complete deliveries and earn applicable stop, assist-unload, or full hand-unload pay.
- Operate safely in conditions that include snow and grades.
Benefits
- Health insurance after 30 days
- Dental insurance after 30 days
- Vision insurance after 30 days
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- $300 orientation pay
- Travel to orientation covered
- Riders and pets allowed after training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
