CDL-A Truck Driver | Taking new CDL Holders | 0.70 CPM

J Rose Logistics•Laredo, TX

14d•$1,000 - $1,200

About The Position

This entry-level, over-the-road CDL-A truck driving role welcomes recent CDL graduates. Drivers attend paid orientation in Springdale, Arkansas, with travel, hotel accommodations, and a $100 food stipend provided. They then complete at least 10 days of hands-on OTR mentorship, earning $75 per day, before returning to Arkansas for final testing and upgrading to solo status with an assigned truck. Solo drivers haul high-volume dry van freight across all 48 states, with an average of 2,500 or more miles per week during training. Starting solo compensation is $0.35 per mile, increasing to $0.70 per mile after 90 days of safe solo driving, with pay of up to $0.80 per mile at the one-year anniversary. Breakdown pay is $40 after 24 hours. Drivers are home every 7–10 days. A passenger policy is available after solo upgrade; pets are not allowed.

Requirements

Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Class A CDL obtained within the past 12 months.
No more than 3 months of recent experience with another carrier.
Meet all DOT safety, background, and drug and alcohol requirements.

Responsibilities

Complete at least 10 days of hands-on over-the-road training with an experienced driver mentor.
Complete final testing in Arkansas and upgrade to solo driving status.
Drive an assigned truck hauling dry van freight across the 48 contiguous states.
Meet applicable DOT safety, background, and drug and alcohol requirements.

Benefits

Paid orientation.
Travel and hotel accommodations for orientation.
$100 food stipend during orientation.
$75 per day during OTR mentorship.
Assigned truck upon solo upgrade.
Pay increases to $0.70 per mile after 90 days of safe solo driving and up to $0.80 per mile at the one-year anniversary.
$40 breakdown pay after 24 hours.
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
$100 paid holiday pay per holiday.
Full vacation eligibility after the first year.
Passenger policy available after upgrading to solo status.