CDL-A Trainee - No Experience Necessary - Weekly Pay
About The Position
We are hiring CDL-A drivers in the Houma, LA area for OTR routes with a personally assigned truck and 100% no-touch dry van freight. New CDL-A holders and experienced drivers are both welcome to apply. For new CDL-A holders, there is a guaranteed weekly pay during a 3 to 5 week mentorship program (about 200 to 250 hours hands-on). Experienced drivers move straight into solo operations if requirements are met. The trucks are 2024 and newer Kenworth T680 or Freightliner Cascadia with automatic transmission, assigned only to the driver, and can be taken home during scheduled days off. The freight is 100% no-touch, dry van freight only. The schedule is 14 days out with 2 full days home. New hires receive $300 orientation pay, plus transportation to orientation is covered.
Requirements
- 21 years or older
- Valid Class A CDL
- Valid DOT Medical Card
- Solid driving record and work history
- Pass DOT drug test and background check
- Meet all applicable DOT and company requirements
- For new CDL-A holders: 120+ hours from an accredited CDL school
- For experienced drivers: at least 6 months verifiable solo driving time (mentor/trainer time doesn't count)
Responsibilities
- Drive a 2024 or newer Kenworth T680 or Freightliner Cascadia with automatic transmission.
- Transport 100% no-touch, dry van freight.
- Adhere to a schedule of 14 days out and 2 full days home.
- Participate in a 3 to 5 week mentorship program if a new CDL-A holder.
- Operate as a solo driver if experienced and requirements are met.
Benefits
- Weekly pay while learning
- Assigned truck
- Take truck home during days off
- Guaranteed weekly pay for new CDL-A holders during mentorship
- $300 orientation pay
- Transportation to orientation covered
- $1,400 to $1,600 average weekly gross pay once solo
- Top 25% of drivers average up to $1,800 per week gross
- Pay scales with CPM, miles driven, and performance
- Weekly direct deposit
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401(k)
- PTO
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
