CDL-A Trainee Driver – Paid Training + Mentorship

New CDL-A holders, your first year behind the wheel doesn't have to be a guessing game. Get paid, one-on-one training from an experienced mentor before you ever run solo.

Why Drivers Choose This Route

• Real Mentorship: 4 to 6 weeks one-on-one training with an experienced driver, not a classroom
• Guaranteed Training Pay: Earn while you learn, no unpaid ride-along time
• Fast Track to Solo: Immediate transition to full solo driver pay after successful completion
• Flexible Home Time: Weekly or bi-weekly options once you're running solo
  
  
  

Pay and Scheduling Breakdown

• Drivers earn $850 per week during training, paid every Friday
• $1,300 to $1,500 average weekly gross once running solo
• Top 20% of drivers earn $1,800 per week
• Safety and performance bonus opportunities
• Weekly or bi-weekly home time after training
  
  
  

Freight & Equipment

• No-touch dry van freight, Eastern Regional Fleet
• Company-paid tolls and fuel program
• 24/7 dispatch support
  
  
  

What You'll Be Doing

• Safely operate a Class A tractor-trailer
• Haul no-touch dry van freight on regional routes
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• Maintain accurate ELD logs
• Communicate professionally with dispatch and customers
• Complete pickups and deliveries safely and on time
  
  
  

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance available from day one
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Pet and rider program
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL
• At least 120 hours of CDL-school training completed
• Clean driving record, no more than 2 moving violations in the last 2 years
• No serious traffic violations in the last 12 months
• No major preventable accidents in the last 5 years
• Must pass hair and urine drug testing
• Willing to learn and work safely with a mentor
  
  
  

Apply today to speak with a recruiter about the training process and available regional positions. Equal Opportunity Employer.