Entry-Level CDL-A Truck Driver — Paid Training, Home Weekly

Fresh out of CDL school? This role gets you started on a dedicated regional route with guaranteed pay from day one, then moves you into solo driving with steady miles and weekly home time.

Training

• Runs 4 to 6 weeks, riding with an experienced trainer.

• You'll learn drop-and-hook procedures, backing, and handling live loads.

• Covers trip planning, ELD and logbook rules, and navigating your regional lanes.

• Also builds your skills on pre-trip and post-trip inspections.

Pay

• Training: guaranteed $850/week for the 4-6 week period.

• Solo: starts at $0.56 CPM, rising to $0.64 CPM with experience.

• Typical solo earnings run $1,400-$1,500/week.

• Your first 3 months solo are backed by a $1,000 weekly pay guarantee.

• Short loads under 100 miles earn an extra $25 each.

• First check includes $300 orientation pay, with travel costs covered, plus performance bonuses.

What you'll haul

• Around 2,000 miles a week once you're solo.

• Freight is mostly drop-and-hook, with few live loads or unloads.

• You'll work with one dedicated regional planner handling day, night, and weekend shifts.

Home time

• Weekly 34-hour restarts at home.

Requirements

• At least 120 hours of training from an accredited CDL school.

• Minimum age 21, with a CDL valid in your home state.

• Driving record with no more than 2 moving violations in the past 2 years and no major preventable accidents in the past 5 years.

• Must pass both urine and hair drug testing.

• Military drivers can qualify using a DD214.

Benefits

• Starting at 30 days: premium medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• 401(k) with company match.

• Paid time off.