CDL Class A Driver Trainee

About the Program

Trulite pays 100% of your CDL Class A training — tuition, testing fees, and required materials — through an approved partner driving school.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Driver Trainee, you'll move through Trulite's four-phase program:

• Application & Selection: HR screening, MVR/background review, DOT physical, and FMCSA Clearinghouse query
• CDL Training: classroom instruction, behind-the-wheel driving, DOT compliance, glass-specific load securement, and CDL skills testing through an approved partner driving school
• Driver Apprenticeship: supervised ride-along and local delivery routes with an assigned driver mentor, progressively increasing responsibility, and formal checkpoints at 30 and 60 days
• Full Driver Status: independent route assignment safely operating a Class A tractor-trailer to deliver glass and aluminum products

Pay & Schedule

• Total compensation pay range (post-licensure driver rate): $25.00/hour
• Quarterly safety bonus opportunities
• Earn additional pay based on individual and team performance with our Monthly Production Incentive Compensation Program
• Shift days and hours: Monday-Friday as early as 4 AM until work is done

Benefits

• Benefits starting DAY ONE
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance benefits
• Short/long-term disability coverage
• Comprehensive wellness initiative including access to a progressive financial training program
• 401k employer match is 100% vested after one year
• Health Savings Account employer match is vested immediately at 100% (matches on both employee and family coverage to help cover out-of-pocket expenses; if unused it continues to grow until needed)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum age 21 for interstate routes (18 permitted for intrastate-only roles, where applicable)
• Valid driver's license held continuously for at least 3 years
• No at-fault accidents or moving violations in the past 3 years
• No DUI, reckless driving, or license suspension on record
• Able to pass a background check, DOT pre-employment drug screen, and FMCSA Clearinghouse query
• Willingness to sign the Trulite training service agreement