CDL-A Driver - Paid Training For Entry Level Drivers

About the role

Shreveport‑Bossier drivers: new CDL holders receive paid training and can run up to 2,900 miles per week once solo. The operation runs OTR lanes east of Denver (no Northeast) with drop‑and‑hook, live loads and preloads. Drivers are out about two weeks and then home, and new drivers work with a mentor for 4‑6 weeks before going solo.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Class A truck safely on OTR routes.
• Practice backing, logging, fueling and trip planning with a mentor.
• Perform drop‑and‑hook, handle live loads and preloads.
• Maintain accurate logs and comply with DOT regulations.

Requirements

• Age 21 or older.
• Valid Class A CDL.
• Either 120+ hours from a CDL school or at least 6 months of recent driving experience.
• No more than two moving violations in the last 2 years.
• No DUI/DWI in the last 10 years.
• Pass a DOT physical and hair/urine drug test.

Benefits

• After 30 days: full medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.
• 401(k) plan and employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid vacation and yearly raises.
• Free online degree for you and one family member.
• Pets and riders allowed; trainees may bring a dog after training.
• Orientation: hotel covered, bus ticket reimbursed, $300 paid upon hire.
• Weekly direct deposit of pay.

Pay

• Paid training: $1,000 per week.
• First 3 months solo: guaranteed minimum $1,000 per week.
• After the guarantee period: $1,200–$1,800 per week.
• $15 stop pay for each stop.
• Weekly direct deposit.

Schedule

Drivers run OTR east of Denver, no Northeast, and are typically out about two weeks then home (home every two weeks).