CDL-A OTR Trainee - Paid Training
About The Position
Hiring new CDL-A drivers in Lubbock, Slaton, Idalou, and the South Plains. Drivers complete 3 to 5 weeks of paid mentor training, with approximately 200–250 hours behind the wheel, earning $800 per week. Orientation lasts 2 days or less and pays $300 after hiring; lodging is covered and bus-ticket costs are reimbursed. The role is dry van over-the-road driving in 27 states from Colorado east, excluding New England and the Northeast. Drivers cover approximately 1,800–2,400 miles per week, with a mix of drop-and-hook, preloaded, and live loads, and are home every 2 to 3 weeks. Drivers may request holidays off. Starting pay is $0.50 per mile, with raises on a set schedule. Drivers receive a weekly minimum of $1,000 for their first 3 months solo. Solo drivers on the fleet average $1,200–$1,800 per week, or $62,400–$93,600 per year. Additional compensation includes a monthly performance bonus, $15 for each extra stop beyond the first and last, and detention and layover pay. Pay is deposited weekly. Drivers are assigned a Freightliner averaging about 1.5 years old, with an automatic or 10-speed transmission. Most trucks have an APU or inverter; EZ-Pass and PrePass are included. After 30 days, benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; a 401(k); stock purchase; life and disability coverage; paid vacation; and a free online degree for the driver and one dependent. An approved adult rider is welcome, and one dog under 40 pounds is allowed after training.
Requirements
- Class A CDL.
- Must be 21 or older.
- No more than 2 moving violations in the past 2 years.
- No DUI/DWI in the past 10 years.
- Must pass a DOT physical and hair and urine drug tests.
Nice To Haves
- New CDL graduates are welcome.
Responsibilities
- Complete 3 to 5 weeks of mentor training, including approximately 200–250 hours behind the wheel.
- Drive dry van OTR routes across 27 states from Colorado east, excluding New England and the Northeast.
- Cover approximately 1,800–2,400 miles per week.
- Handle a mix of drop-and-hook, preloaded, and live loads.
- Operate an assigned Freightliner equipped with an automatic or 10-speed transmission.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage after 30 days.
- 401(k).
- Stock purchase plan.
- Life and disability coverage.
- Paid vacation.
- Free online degree for the driver and one dependent.
- Paid mentor training.
- Paid orientation; lodging is covered and bus-ticket costs are reimbursed.
- Approved adult rider allowed.
- One dog under 40 pounds allowed after training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
