CDL-A Driver - New CDL Graduates Welcome - Paid Training Program
About The Position
This CDL-A driving position welcomes new CDL graduates and provides 4 to 6 weeks of paid training while riding with an experienced trainer on real loads. Training pay is $650 per week. After sign-off, drivers receive a solo truck and a guaranteed $1,000 per week for the first three months solo. Drivers haul dry van freight up and down the eastern seaboard, with loads generally not traveling far west. The role offers home time every two weeks and averages about 2,500 miles per week, mostly through drop-and-hook freight. Average weekly gross earnings are listed as $1,200 to $1,500. Starting mileage pay is $0.55 per mile, with an additional $0.01 per year of experience up to $0.65 per mile, plus $15 stop pay and a performance bonus plan.
Requirements
- Valid Class A CDL.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- New drivers must have 120 or more hours from an accredited CDL school.
- Experienced drivers must have 6 months of OTR experience in the last 12 months, or 12 or more months in the past 5 years.
- No more than 2 moving violations in 2 years.
- No major preventable accidents in 5 years.
- Must pass hair and urine drug testing and a DOT physical.
Responsibilities
- Haul dry van freight up and down the eastern seaboard.
- Complete approximately 2,500 miles per week, mostly with drop-and-hook loads.
- Ride with an experienced trainer on real loads for 4 to 6 weeks before receiving a solo truck.
- Operate solo after receiving sign-off.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off.
- $300 orientation pay; travel to orientation is covered.
- Rider and pet allowed once training is complete.
- Guaranteed $1,000 per week for the first 3 months solo.
- Performance bonus plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
