CDL-A Trainee - New CDL Holders Welcome - Paid Training
About The Position
The CDL-A Trainee position provides paid training for new CDL holders. Trainees work with an experienced driver trainer for 4 to 6 weeks and earn $800 per week while learning. After sign-off, drivers receive a solo truck and a guaranteed $1,000 per week for three months after their first solo dispatch. The fleet operates across 27 states east of Colorado, excluding New England, and drivers cover approximately 1,800 to 2,400 miles per week. Drivers are home every two to three weeks, and routes are mostly drop and hook. Average weekly gross earnings are $1,200 to $1,800, with mileage pay that increases with experience, $15 stop pay, and a performance bonus. Top earners can reach $1,800 per week once driving solo.
Requirements
- Hold a Class A CDL and be at least 21 years old.
- New drivers must have completed at least 120 hours at an accredited CDL school.
- Experienced drivers must have 6 months of OTR experience in the last 12 months or 12 or more months of OTR experience in the last 5 years.
- Military experience may be considered with a valid DD214.
- Have no more than 2 moving violations in the past 2 years and no major preventable accidents in the past 5 years.
- Pass hair and urine drug testing.
Responsibilities
- Complete 4 to 6 weeks of training with an experienced driver trainer.
- Drive solo after receiving sign-off and operate routes across the fleet's 27-state service area.
- Cover approximately 1,800 to 2,400 miles per week.
- Perform mostly drop-and-hook work.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off.
- $300 orientation pay and covered orientation travel.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
