Job Description
CDL-A OTR Trainee Truck Driver
Position Highlights:
Paid Training | Start at $650/week with mentor | Upgrade to $1,000-$1,400/week | First-Year $50,000+
Job Details:
Were hiring recent CDL school graduates into an OTR trainee program that pairs you with an experienced mentor, gets you real miles, and moves you into a solo seat earning $1,000 - $1,400 per week depending on the account you land on.
- Training Pay:
- $650/week while running with a trainer (typically 46 weeks )
- Length of training depends on your experience and skill progression
- Pay After Upgrade:
- $1,000 - $1,400/week as a solo company driver (account-dependent)
- First-year earnings of $50,000+ are realistic with full participation
- Home Time:
- Standard OTR home time of every 2 to 3 weeks
- Some lanes may offer weekly home time , depending on where you live and account needs
- Freight & Operation:
- Mostly no-touch dry van freight
- Mix of live load/unload, preloaded trailers, and drop & hook
- Equipment:
- 2022-2025 tractors
- Modern safety and comfort features (automatic transmissions, safety tech, etc.)
Benefits:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid holidays and PTO (once upgraded to company driver)
- Orientation pay
- Veterans bonus available with DD214
- Safety and performance bonus opportunities
Driver Requirements:
- Valid Class A CDL
- Graduate of an approved CDL school within the last 24 months
- Willing to complete on-the-job mentor training before upgrading to solo status
- Able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as dispatched
- Must meet DOT and company safety standards (MVR, background, and drug screen)
TEXT Melissa: 719-301-6891
Job Tags
Traineeship, Night shift, Weekend work,