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

10-4 Truck Recruiting • Atlanta, GA

5d • $52,000 - $62,400 • Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level truck driving position is designed for recent CDL-A graduates seeking their first professional over-the-road driving opportunity. No previous professional driving experience is required. Drivers receive onboarding and hands-on training with an experienced mentor, with the opportunity to transition to solo driving after training.

Orientation takes place 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, lodging, and travel assistance based on distance; flight or bus transportation may be available when needed.

Training pay is $0.35 per mile. The posting lists pay rates of $0.45–$0.55 per mile after three months, $0.50–$0.60 after one year, and $0.55–$0.65 after three years, with performance incentives of up to an additional $0.10 per mile. Average solo weekly earnings are stated as $1,000–$1,200, with 2,500 or more average weekly miles; earnings vary and average solo earnings are not guaranteed during training. Additional pay includes stop, detention, layover, breakdown, and multi-stop pay.

Drivers are out for one to two weeks at a time, typically work Monday through Saturday, and take a 34-hour reset every Sunday. Freight is no-touch dry van, including automotive and general commodities, with approximately 70% drop-and-hook. Equipment includes automatic sleeper trucks from Peterbilt, Freightliner, and International, governed at 65 mph on the pedal and 67 mph on cruise.

Medical, dental, and vision coverage is available after 60 days. Other listed perks include a 401(k) with a 3% company match after 12 months, paid time off accrual beginning Day 1, tuition reimbursement up to $7,000, a $1,500 driver referral bonus, and a rider program available from Day 1 for $17.50 per month.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Hold a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• Have obtained the 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 required drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Complete the seven-day onboarding program and at least 10 days of mentor training.
• Gain professional over-the-road driving experience and, after training, transition to a solo driving position.
• Transport no-touch dry van freight, including automotive and general commodities.
• Follow the stated schedule of typically Monday through Saturday, with a 34-hour reset every Sunday, and be prepared to remain out for one to two weeks at a time.

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 monthly.
• Paid orientation and training.
• Orientation food stipend of $100 and lodging provided.
• Travel assistance based on distance; flight or bus transportation may be available when needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed