Entry Level CDL-A Truck Driver - Paid Training - Steady Miles
About The Position
This entry-level regional CDL-A truck driver role serves drivers in Alachua County and nearby communities. Drivers haul dry van freight along the East Coast, traveling about 2,500 miles per week and generally remaining close to the eastern seaboard. Freight work includes drop-and-hook, preloads, and some live loads and unloads. Drivers are home every two weeks and use an assigned truck that averages about 1.5 years old. New drivers receive mentor training for 4 to 6 weeks at $650 per week. After training, solo drivers receive guaranteed pay of $1,000 per week for their first three months. The advertised average weekly gross is $1,200 to $1,400, with starting pay of $0.55 per mile, increasing each year to $0.65 per mile, plus $15 for each extra stop. Orientation is in Ocala, lasts no more than two days, and includes a covered hotel and a $300 payment once hired. After 30 days, benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription coverage, a 401(k), a stock purchase plan, paid vacation, and free online degree access for the driver and one family member.
Requirements
- Have a Class A CDL.
- Be at least 21 years old.
- Have a certificate from a CDL school with at least 120 hours of training, or have six months of recent driving experience.
- Have no more than two moving violations in the past two years.
- Have no DUI or DWI in the past 10 years.
- Pass a DOT physical and hair and urine drug tests.
Responsibilities
- Haul dry van freight along the East Coast.
- Complete drop-and-hook, preload, and some live loading and unloading work.
- Drive approximately 2,500 miles per week.
Benefits
- Mentor training pay of $650 per week for 4 to 6 weeks.
- Guaranteed solo pay of $1,000 per week for the first three months.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
- Prescription coverage after 30 days.
- 401(k) after 30 days.
- Stock purchase plan after 30 days.
- Paid vacation after 30 days.
- Free online degree access for the driver and one family member.
- Hotel covered during orientation.
- $300 payment once hired.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
