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CDL-A Driver Trainee — 4-Week Paid Training

Hartford, CT Posted Oct 19, 2026

  • OTR

Pay

$650 - $1,050/wk

Location
Hartford, CT
Route
OTR · USA only
License
CDL A
Position
Company driver

About this job

Our company is hiring Class A CDL holders with little or no experience for a paid trainee program. You'll train for four weeks, then move into a solo driving position matched to your location.

Pay

  • Trainee pay: $650 to $1,050 a week during the 4-week paid training, depending on state and terminal
  • After training, solo pay varies by route type: local averages around $1,400 a week take-home, regional up to $1,800 a week, and OTR $2,000 and up

What you'll haul

  • Mostly USPS contract runs and dedicated lanes
  • Lots of drop-and-hook freight
  • Trucks are 2024-2026 automatics

Where you'll run

After you apply, a recruiter will match you to local, regional, or OTR lanes near your ZIP code, and you choose what works best for you.

Requirements

  • Valid Class A CDL
  • No minimum experience required (less than two years behind the wheel qualifies)

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k)

Benefits apply to trainee positions too.

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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