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CDL Truck Driver – Recent Grads Welcome

10-4 Logistics USA
Lakeland, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/28/2026

Based in Lakeland, FL, 10-4 Logistics USA is seeking full‑time W2 Class A CDL drivers, including candidates with limited or no professional driving experience through a paid Class A training program. Positions are available across OTR, regional, and dedicated fleets, primarily east of I‑35. The company provides steady freight, reliable home time, late‑model equipment, and comprehensive benefits beginning on day one.

  • Compensation: $1,400 to $1,800 per week; pay issued by direct deposit weekly. Exact pay depends on experience and route.
  • Employment: Stable W2 employment with year‑round freight and consistent work.
  • Training: Fully paid three‑ to five‑week training program for eligible recent CDL school graduates who meet the minimum instruction requirement (at least 120 hours).
  • Home time: Reliable home time—weekly or every two weeks, depending on fleet assignment.
  • Equipment: Assigned late‑model tractors (2024 or 2025 Freightliner or Kenworth).
  • Benefits (day one where noted): Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match after eligibility; paid time off and paid holidays; company‑paid life and AD&D insurance; pet and rider policies; paid orientation.
  • Incentives: Safety and performance bonus opportunities.

Training program (for candidates with limited or no experience)

  • Paid three‑ to five‑week program for recent CDL school graduates who meet the minimum instruction requirement (at least 120 hours).
  • Training topics include safe tractor‑trailer operation, compliant ELD use, trip reporting, pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections, and company procedures.
  • Progress is assessed through supervised driving and competency evaluations prior to solo assignments.

Typical duties

  • Safely operate a Class A tractor‑trailer in accordance with DOT and company regulations.
  • Haul primarily no‑touch dry van freight (approximately 70% drop‑and‑hook) for customers across the Eastern U.S.
  • Manage schedules to meet pickup and delivery commitments and maintain on‑time performance.
  • Maintain accurate ELD logs, trip reports, and DVIRs.
  • Conduct pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections and report maintenance needs as required.
  • Communicate professionally with dispatch, customers, and team members and adhere to company policies and safety standards.

Qualifications

  • Possess a valid Class A CDL or be eligible for the company’s paid training program as a recent CDL school graduate meeting the minimum instruction requirement.
  • Willingness to comply with DOT regulations and company safety procedures.
  • Ability to work OTR, regional, or dedicated routes primarily east of I‑35, based out of Lakeland, FL.

Salary : $71,000 - $88,000

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