CDL-A Trainee Driver
About The Position
Drive refrigerated freight on recurring lanes between Texas and Tennessee, Texas and Illinois, and Texas and Georgia. The work includes a mix of drop-and-hook and live loads, with most weeks covering 1,800 to 2,000 miles. Drivers are generally home about every two weeks, depending on where they live and freight movement. New drivers receive four to six weeks of mentor training, followed by solo driving. The posting describes weekly training and solo pay, orientation pay, equipment, and benefits available after 30 days. Trainees are welcome; experienced-driver qualifications are also listed.
Requirements
- Be at least 21 years old.
- Hold a valid Class A CDL.
- Have completed at least 120 hours of CDL school.
- Experienced drivers must have six months of experience in the last 12 months or 12 months in the last five years; trainees are welcome.
- Have no more than two moving violations in two years and no serious violations in 12 months.
- Have no major preventable accidents in five years.
- Have no DUI/DWI in the past five to ten years.
- Pass hair and urine drug tests.
- Provide three years of verifiable work history.
Nice To Haves
- DD214 is considered for military drivers.
Responsibilities
- Drive refrigerated freight on the listed Texas-to-Tennessee, Texas-to-Illinois, and Texas-to-Georgia lanes.
- Handle a mix of drop-and-hook and live loads.
- Drive approximately 1,800 to 2,000 miles most weeks.
- Complete four to six weeks of mentor training before driving solo.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
- 401(k) and stock purchase program after 30 days.
- Free online college for the driver and one dependent.
- Pets and riders allowed after training.
- Lodging covered during orientation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
