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CDL-A Trainee Driver — $1,000 Guaranteed Weekly Pay, Home Every 2 Weeks

Wilson, NC Posted Sep 14, 2026

  • OTR

Pay

$1,400 - $1,800/wk

Location
Wilson, NC
Route
OTR · USA only
License
CDL A
Position
Company driver, Owner operator

About this job

This Wilson, NC based OTR role is built for new CDL-A holders or drivers with at least 6 months of solo experience, with a written pay guarantee backing up your training period and your first months on the road. Teams and owner operators are also welcome to apply.

Requirements

  • New CDL-A holders accepted, or at least 6 months of verifiable solo driving experience
  • Teams and owner operators can apply
  • Valid Class A CDL, current DOT medical card, and minimum age 21
  • Clean driving record and background check
  • Must pass both hair and urine drug screens
  • Completion of 120+ hours at an accredited CDL school to begin

Training

  • Weekly pay is guaranteed while you train
  • You'll ride with a one-on-one mentor on the road
  • Once training wraps up, you move directly into solo mileage pay

Pay

  • On the OTR pay package, weekly earnings average $1,400 to $1,800
  • Your first 3 months as a solo driver come with $1,000 guaranteed weekly pay
  • A performance bonus program is available
  • Short haul loads pay $75 plus mileage, and stop pay is $15

What you'll haul

  • Steady freight across mixed lanes and customers
  • A mix of live loading and unloading, preloaded trailers, and drop and hook
  • Reliable mileage week to week

Home time

  • You're home every two weeks
  • Dispatch runs both day and night
  • Weekends are part of the schedule, but holiday work is strictly optional, never required

Benefits

  • Coverage kicks in after 30 days: medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy
  • 401(k) with a company match
  • Life insurance and long-term disability, paid by the company
  • Stock options, plus paid time off that accrues over time

This 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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