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Entry-Level CDL-A Truck Driver — Paid Training, $800–$1,000/wk Guaranteed

Richmond, CA Posted Oct 29, 2026New

  • Reefer
  • Regional

Pay

From $0.51/mi

Location
Richmond, CA
Equipment
Reefer
Route
Regional · USA only
License
CDL A
Position
Company driver

About this job

Our company is looking for new Class A license holders in the East Bay for a structured, paid entry into trucking. You'll know your pay from day one, with set amounts during training and a guaranteed floor once you're solo.

Pay

  • Training period: $800 a week while you're out learning the ropes
  • First 3 months solo: a guaranteed $1,000 weekly floor
  • After that: drivers typically gross $1,200 to $1,400 a week
  • Mileage rate starts at $0.51 per mile, plus $15 per stop and a monthly bonus tied to performance
  • $300 orientation pay, with travel expenses covered

What you'll haul

  • Refrigerated freight moved across the Western states
  • Weekly mileage in the 1,900 to 2,100 range
  • Freight is picked up and delivered without manual unloading
  • Dispatches run both day and night, including some weekends and holidays

Home time

  • You'll get a full reset at home every two weeks
  • Once training wraps up, you can bring a rider or pet along

Requirements

  • Must be at least 21 with a current Class A CDL
  • New drivers need 120+ hours of training from an accredited CDL school
  • Drivers with experience need either 6 months OTR in the past year or a full year in the last 5
  • Driving history can show no more than 2 moving violations in 2 years
  • No serious preventable accidents in the last 5 years
  • No DUI or DWI within the last 5 to 10 years
  • Must pass hair and urine drug screening

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage kicks in after 30 days
  • 401(k) with a company match
  • Paid time off

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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