CDL-A Truck Driver Trainee
About The Position
Drive dry van freight along the Eastern Seaboard, with routes that do not go too far west. Drivers average 2,500 miles per week and are home every two weeks. Freight work includes drop-and-hook, preloads, live loads, and live unloads. Riders and pets are permitted after training. New CDL holders receive 4 to 6 weeks of paid training with an experienced trainer at $650 per week. Full driver pay begins upon completion of training. Starting mileage pay is $0.55 per mile, increasing by $0.01 for each additional year of experience up to $0.65 per mile. Average weekly gross pay is $1,200 to $1,400, with a $1,000 weekly guarantee during the first three months solo. Drivers may also receive $15 stop pay and performance bonuses. The fleet hires out of Ocala.
Requirements
- Valid Class A CDL.
- Must be 21 or older.
- Trainees must have 120 or more 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 in the past 5 years.
- No more than 2 moving violations in 2 years.
- No major preventable accidents in 5 years.
- No DUI/DWI in the past 5 to 10 years.
- Must pass hair and urine drug testing.
Responsibilities
- Drive dry van freight along the Eastern Seaboard.
- Complete drop-and-hook, preload, live-load, and live-unload work.
Benefits
- Health insurance after 30 days.
- Dental insurance after 30 days.
- Vision insurance after 30 days.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off.
- $300 orientation pay and covered travel.
- $15 stop pay.
- Performance bonus plan.
- Riders and pets allowed after training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
