CDL-A Driver (Entry Level) — $0.55/mi, $1,000/wk Guaranteed

Our company is looking for new CDL-A drivers to join a dry van fleet that stays mostly east of the Mississippi River, so you won't be sent out to California. No trucking experience is required to start.

Pay

• Training pays $850 a week for 4 to 6 weeks

• Your first 3 months running solo come with a $1,000 a week guarantee

• After that, mileage pay starts at $0.55 per mile and climbs a penny each year up to $0.65

• Drivers typically bring home $1,200 to $1,700 a week on average

• You'll also get $15 per stop and a performance bonus

Home time

Expect to be out for about 2 weeks between home stays.

What you'll haul

This is dry van freight within the eastern planning zones, with a mix of drop and hook, preloaded trailers, and live loads. A typical week covers 1,900 to 2,300 miles.

Requirements

• Class A CDL and at least 21 years old

• Brand-new drivers need 120+ hours of training from an accredited CDL school

• Drivers with experience need 6 months in the last year, or 12 months somewhere in the last 5 years (military driving experience via DD214 also counts)

• No more than 2 moving violations in the past 2 years, and nothing serious in the last 12 months

• No major preventable accidents in the past 5 years

• No DUI or DWI within the last 5 to 10 years

• Must pass a hair and urine drug screen and show 3 years of verifiable work history

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage kicks in after 30 days

• 401(k) with a company match, plus paid time off

• Orientation pays $300 and your travel there is covered

• Riders and pets are welcome once you're done training