What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL-A Regional Driver Paid Training for New Graduates position at Blue Ridge Haulers?
Whether you're an experienced CDL-A driver or just earned your license, we offer a dependable regional driving opportunity with consistent miles, no-touch freight, modern equipment, and a clear path to higher earnings.
Weekly Pay
- Average weekly earnings: $1,300 to $1,500
- Top-performing drivers earn $1,800 per week
- Up to $0.65 CPM, based on verified experience
- Average 2,200 to 2,500 miles each week
- Automatic pay increases every six months
- Additional compensation for extra stops, layovers, and breakdowns
- $300 paid orientation bonus
Paid CDL Graduate Program
Start your driving career with confidence through our paid training program.
- 4 to 6 weeks of one-on-one training with an experienced mentor
- Guaranteed pay throughout training
- Earn $0.56 CPM upon successful completion
- Open to graduates with 120 verified training hours from an accredited CDL school
Position Details
- Regional routes throughout the eastern U.S., primarily east of Interstate 35 (I-35)
- Home every two weeks on a scheduled rotation
- 100% no-touch freight
- Approximately 60% drop-and-hook and 40% live loads
- Day and night dispatches based on freight demand
- Assigned 2022-2025 Freightliner or Kenworth tractors
Benefits
Benefits begin after 30 days and include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Rider and pet policy available from Day One
Qualifications
- At least 21 years old
- Valid Class A CDL
- Minimum 6 months of verifiable tractor-trailer experience, or recent graduate of an accredited CDL program with at least 120 training hours
- Must pass a pre-employment urine and hair follicle drug screen
- No major moving violations or at-fault accidents within the past 3 years
- No DUI convictions within the last 5 years
- Employment history must meet company guidelines (no employment gaps over 6 months in the past year or 12 months within the last 3 years)
Apply Today
If you're looking for reliable miles, predictable home time, competitive pay, and a company that invests in its drivers, apply today. Our recruiting team reviews applications daily and is ready to help qualified candidates get on the road quickly.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Salary : $1,300 - $1,500