CDL A Driver - Entry Level Drivers Welcome- Paid Training
About The Position
Kickstart your trucking career in Santa Fe with structured 1-on-1 mentorship, guaranteed weekly income, and a tenure-based pay scale that grows right alongside your experience. This position offers paid mentoring and career acceleration, with training pay of $850 per week during 3 to 5 weeks of 1-on-1 OTR training with an experienced mentor. Orientation pay of $300 is paid out on your very first paycheck. Drivers will experience an instant upgrade to full solo mileage rates immediately upon finishing training. A guaranteed income of $1,000 weekly minimum pay is provided for the first 90 days running solo. This role is open to recent CDL-A graduates with 120+ hours from an accredited CDL school. Drivers will operate modern fleets of 2023 and newer Freightliner Cascadia or Kenworth T680 models, all automatics. A dedicated truck is assigned to each driver, meaning no sharing or swapping cabs. A rider and pet policy is available once training is complete. The operating territory covers 27 states, everything east of Denver, completely avoiding Northeast traffic and congestion. Drivers can expect 1,800 to 2,200 miles per week with a balanced mix of drop-and-hook, preloads, and live load/unload freight. Home time is typically every 2 weeks, with flexibility to discuss alternate schedules. Day and night dispatches are available, and weekend shifts are expected, with holidays open for discussion. The company offers a full benefits package active on Day 31, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, company-paid life insurance and long-term disability, accrued paid time off (PTO), and employee stock options. Santa Fe drivers are encouraged to launch their CDL-A career with paid training, fresh equipment, and guaranteed earnings. Apply today as the recruiting team processes trainee applications immediately.
Requirements
- Valid Class-A CDL.
- Active DOT Medical Card.
- Minimum age of 21.
- Recent CDL-A graduates with 120+ hours from an accredited CDL school.
- Clean MVR.
- Clean background check.
- Pass mandatory hair and urine drug tests.
Nice To Haves
- Drivers with 6+ months solo experience.
- Teams.
- Owner-operators.
Responsibilities
- Drive a dedicated truck (2023 and newer Freightliner Cascadia or Kenworth T680 models, all automatics).
- Operate within a 27-state territory (everything east of Denver).
- Complete 1-on-1 OTR training with an experienced mentor for 3-5 weeks.
- Achieve 1,800 to 2,200 miles per week.
- Handle a mix of drop-and-hook, preloads, and live load/unload freight.
- Be available for day and night dispatches.
- Work weekend shifts.
- Discuss holiday work availability.
Benefits
- Paid training.
- 1-on-1 mentorship.
- Guaranteed weekly income.
- Tenure-based pay scale.
- Training pay: $850 per week.
- Orientation pay: $300.
- Instant upgrade to full solo mileage rates.
- Guaranteed minimum pay: $1,000 weekly for the first 90 days.
- Modern fleet (2023 and newer Freightliner Cascadia or Kenworth T680).
- Dedicated truck assignment (no slip-seating).
- Rider policy (after training).
- Pet policy (after training).
- Average weekly pay: $1,200 to $1,800.
- Ongoing performance bonus program.
- $15 per stop.
- Home every 2 weeks (with flexibility).
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage (active Day 31).
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Company-paid long-term disability.
- Accrued paid time off (PTO).
- Employee stock options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
