CDL-A Truck Driver - Newly Licensed OK - Home Every Other Week

American Driver • Richland, MS

3d • $1,200 - $1,800 • Remote

About The Position

We are hiring newly licensed CDL-A drivers for an OTR dry van seat in Richland, Florence, and Rankin County. This position offers paid training for newly licensed drivers, with a weekly pay during training. Solo drivers can expect to average $1,200 to $1,800 per week and will be home every other week. The freight is dry van, with a mix of drop and hook, preloads, and live loads. Holiday runs are voluntary. Riders are allowed, and one dog under 40 lbs is permitted after training.

Requirements

• Must be 21+ years old.
• Possess a CDL-A.
• Be a new grad or have 6 months of recent experience.
• Have no more than 2 moving violations in the past 2 years.
• Have no DUI/DWI in the past 10 years.
• Pass a DOT physical and hair/urine screen.

Nice To Haves

• Be willing to be out for two weeks and then home.
• Want a truck that is yours, not shared.
• Want to drive 1,800 to 2,900 miles a week once solo.
• Be willing to work some weekends.
• Not want Northeast runs.

Responsibilities

• Drive a dry van truck OTR.
• Complete mentor training.
• Pick up and deliver freight.
• Work some weekends.
• Complete assigned runs, which stay from Denver east, outside the Northeast.

Benefits

• Paid training at $650 a week.
• A $1,000 weekly guarantee for the first 3 solo months.
• $1,200–$1,800 average weekly pay after the guarantee period.
• $15 per extra stop.
• $75 plus miles on short hauls.
• A monthly performance bonus.
• $300 for orientation (two days or less, hotel covered, bus fare reimbursed).
• An assigned truck, about 1.5 years old on average.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions after 30 days.
• 401(k) after 30 days.
• Stock purchase plan after 30 days.
• Employee assistance program after 30 days.
• A free online degree for you plus one dependent after 30 days.
• Riders allowed.
• One dog under 40 lbs allowed once training ends.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED