What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL-A Driver Trainee - Paid Training 1,200-1,400/Wk position at Blue Ridge Haulers?
Start Your CDL-A Career on Long-Haul Western Freight
This dry van opportunity is open to qualified trainees and runs primarily west of the Mississippi, with open-road freight and longer hauls.
PAY & MILES AFTER TRAINING
- $1,200-$1,400 average weekly earnings
- Approximately 2,100-2,400 miles per week
- OTR pay package with $0.50 CPM six-month pay band
- Driver performance bonus opportunity
- $15 for qualifying intermediate stops
PAID CDL-A TRAINING
Expect approximately 3-5 weeks and 200-250 behind-the-wheel hours with a mentor. Trainee pay is $800 per week. Orientation is no more than two days, with $300 paid upon hire.
RUNNING AREA & HOME TIME
Freight runs through states west of the Mississippi. Home time is generally every two to three weeks. Drivers must be available for day/night driving, weekends and holidays as required.
FREIGHT
- Dry van operation
- Drop and hook
- Live load and live unload
- Preloaded freight
BENEFITS AFTER 30 DAYS
- Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Life and disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
REQUIREMENTS
- 21 years of age or older
- Valid Class A CDL
- Minimum 120 hours from an accredited truck driving school
- Trainees with less than 6 months of recent CDL-A experience are welcome
- Solid employment history without major unemployment gaps
- Acceptable MVR and driving record
- Pass a DOT-compliant pre-employment drug test
- Meet applicable driver qualification and hiring requirements
READY FOR YOUR FIRST OTR MILES?
Apply today. Qualified applicants can expect recruiter contact the same business day.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Salary : $1,200 - $1,400