Class A CDL Truck Driver | New CDL graduates - 0.70 CPM after training
About The Position
This entry-level Class A CDL truck-driving role welcomes recent graduates whose CDL was obtained within the past 12 months. Drivers begin with paid orientation in Springdale, Arkansas, with travel and hotel accommodations provided and a $100 food stipend. They then complete at least 10 days of hands-on over-the-road training with an experienced driver mentor, earning $75 per day. After returning to Arkansas for final testing, drivers upgrade to solo status and receive an assigned truck. Solo drivers start at $0.35 per mile and run an average of more than 2,500 miles per week during training. Pay increases to $0.70 per mile after three months of safe solo driving and may reach $0.80 per mile at the one-year anniversary. The role hauls high-volume dry van freight across all 48 states, with home time every 7–10 days. A passenger policy is available after upgrading to solo status; pets are not allowed. Applicants must live within 90 miles of Kansas City and satisfy applicable safety, background, and drug and alcohol requirements.
Requirements
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), obtained within the past 12 months.
- Limited recent carrier experience: no more than 3 months with any other carrier.
- Must live within 90 miles of Kansas City.
- Must meet all DOT safety, background, and drug and alcohol requirements.
Responsibilities
- Complete paid orientation in Springdale, Arkansas, and final testing in Arkansas.
- Complete a minimum of 10 days of hands-on over-the-road training with an experienced driver mentor.
- Drive solo in an assigned truck after upgrading to solo status.
- Haul dry van freight across all 48 states.
- Meet DOT safety, background, and drug and alcohol compliance requirements.
Benefits
- Travel and hotel accommodations for orientation are provided.
- $100 food stipend during orientation.
- $75 per day during on-the-road mentorship.
- Assigned truck upon solo upgrade.
- Breakdown pay of $40 after 24 hours.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- $100 paid for each holiday.
- Full vacation eligibility after the first year.
- Passenger policy available after solo upgrade.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
