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CDL-A Driver Trainee — $21/hr Training Pay, $90K–$95K After

Lockbourne, OH Posted Oct 24, 2026

  • Dry Van
  • OTR

Pay

$21/hr

Location
Lockbourne, OH
Equipment
Dry Van
Route
OTR · USA only
License
CDL A
Position
Company driver

About this job

Our company is hiring a Driver Trainee in Lockbourne, OH to learn the ropes of commercial driving while working toward a Class A CDL. You'll train alongside an experienced driver, learning delivery routes and safe operating practices, with a clear path to a full driving role.

Pay

  • $21.00 an hour while you're in training
  • Once trained, drivers typically earn $90,000 to $95,000 a year

What you'll do

  • Hook up and secure trailers to tractors
  • Ride along with a trainer, observing safe driving, backing, and maneuvering techniques
  • Inspect equipment before and after trips and file DOT inspection reports
  • Use a handheld device to log deliveries, temperatures, and any exceptions
  • Keep driver logs in line with DOT rules
  • Help unload trailers and bring product into customer locations

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • Must be at least 21 years old
  • Earn your Class A CDL within 6 months of starting
  • Able to lift, climb, bend, and handle physical tasks involved in loading and delivery
  • Comfortable with basic math and reading shipping documents
  • Sufficient English skills to understand safety instructions and job communications
  • Subject to background check and drug screening

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one
  • FSA/HSA options and company-paid life insurance
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave from day one
  • 401(k) with profit sharing after 90 days
  • Extras like pet insurance, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs

Our company is an equal opportunity employer.

The hiring carrier's name is shared with you once you apply through the DriverRoll app, where you can message them directly.

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