CDL-A Recent Graduate Driver – Paid Training – No Experience Required

10-4 Truck Recruiting•Oswego, IL

42d•$52,000 - $62,400

About The Position

This entry-level over-the-road truck driving role is designed for recent CDL-A graduates with limited or no professional driving experience. Drivers receive onboarding and hands-on training with an experienced mentor before transitioning to a solo driving position. The schedule typically involves being out for one to two weeks at a time, Monday through Saturday, with a 34-hour reset every Sunday. Training pay is $0.35 per mile. Mileage pay increases to $0.45–$0.55 after three months, $0.50–$0.60 after one year, and $0.55–$0.65 after three years. Performance incentives can add up to $0.10 per mile. Average solo weekly earnings are stated as $1,000–$1,200, with average weekly mileage of 2,500 or more; earnings vary, and average solo earnings are not guaranteed during training. The paid orientation is in Tontitown, Arkansas, and includes a seven-day onboarding program and at least 10 days of mentor training. Orientation pay is $200 if hired, with a $100 food stipend and lodging provided. Travel assistance may be available based on distance, and flight or bus transportation may be available when needed. Freight is no-touch dry van, including automotive and general commodities, with approximately 70% drop-and-hook. Drivers operate automatic sleeper trucks from Peterbilt, Freightliner, and International. The listed governed speeds are 65 mph on the pedal and 67 mph on cruise. Additional pay includes $15 stop pay, detention pay of $15 per hour after two hours, $75 per day for layover, $100 breakdown pay, and $15 additional multi-stop pay, excluding the first and last stops. Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins after 60 days; a 401(k) with a 3% company match is available after 12 months. Paid time off accrual begins on Day 1. Tuition reimbursement is available up to $7,000, and the driver referral bonus is $1,500. A rider program is available from Day 1 for $17.50 monthly.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Must hold a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License.
CDL-A must have been obtained within the last 12 months.
Must have less than three months of professional CDL-A driving experience.
No more than four traffic violations within the past three years.
No DUI within the past five years.
Must successfully complete required drug screening.
Must be comfortable being away from home for extended periods of one to two weeks.

Responsibilities

Complete onboarding and hands-on mentor training.
Drive over-the-road and freight routes as assigned.
Operate an automatic sleeper truck to transport dry van freight, including automotive and general commodities.
Follow the typical Monday-through-Saturday schedule and take a 34-hour reset every Sunday.
Transition to a solo driving position after completing training.