CDL-A Recent Graduate Driver – Paid Training – No Experience Required
About The Position
This entry-level over-the-road trucking position is designed for recent CDL-A graduates with less than three months of professional CDL-A driving experience. No prior professional driving experience is required. Drivers receive onboarding and hands-on training with an experienced mentor before the opportunity to transition to a solo driving position. The program includes a seven-day onboarding period in Tontitown, Arkansas, and at least 10 days of mentor training. Orientation pay is $200 if hired, with a $100 food stipend, lodging, and travel assistance that may vary by distance. Flight or bus transportation may be available when needed. Training pay is $0.35 per mile. Listed mileage rates increase with tenure: $0.45–$0.55 per mile after three months, $0.50–$0.60 per mile after one year, and $0.55–$0.65 per mile after three years. Performance incentives may add up to $0.10 per mile. Average solo weekly earnings are listed as $1,000–$1,200, with average weekly miles of 2,500 or more; earnings vary and are not guaranteed during training. Drivers are typically out for one to two weeks at a time, with a typical Monday-through-Saturday schedule and a 34-hour reset every Sunday. The role involves no-touch dry van freight, including automotive and general commodities, with approximately 70% drop-and-hook. Equipment includes automatic sleeper trucks from Peterbilt, Freightliner, and International. Listed additional pay includes stop, detention, layover, breakdown, and multi-stop pay.
Requirements
- Be at least 21 years old.
- Hold a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License.
- Have obtained a CDL-A within the last 12 months.
- Have less than three months of professional CDL-A driving experience.
- Have no more than four traffic violations within the past three years.
- Have no DUI within the past five years.
- Successfully complete the required drug screening.
- Be comfortable being away from home for extended periods.
Responsibilities
- Complete onboarding and hands-on over-the-road training with an experienced mentor.
- Drive freight routes and, after training, transition to a solo driving position if qualified.
- Transport dry van freight, including automotive and general commodities.
- Perform drop-and-hook operations as part of freight handling.
- Follow the stated schedule, including being out one to two weeks at a time and taking a 34-hour Sunday reset.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 60 days.
- 401(k) with a 3% company match after 12 months.
- Paid time off accrual beginning Day 1.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $7,000.
- Driver referral bonus of $1,500.
- Rider program available from Day 1 for $17.50 per month.
- Paid orientation and training.
- Food stipend and lodging during orientation.
- Travel assistance based on distance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
