CDL Class A Regional Driver - New CDL Graduates OK
Job Details
Freight: 100% no-touch dry van
Geography: Eastern Seaboard regional lane
Training: 4–6 weeks with a trainer for drivers with under 6 months’ experience
Schedule: Regional trips with bi-weekly home time (typical cycle: out ~12 days, home ~2 days)
Orientation: One paid day at the closest hub location
Average miles: approximately 2,500 miles per week
Minimum Requirements
- Age: 21 years or older
- Valid Class A CDL
- Graduate of an accredited truck driving school with at least 120 hours of instruction
- Ability to pass pre-employment urine and hair drug screens
- Reasonable driving record: no recent major violations or suspensions that would disqualify for safety-sensitive transportation
- Employment history consistent with safety and reliability expectations (e.g., acceptable recent work/school attendance; extended unexplained gaps may be evaluated)
Selection Considerations
- Candidates will be evaluated on driving history, background screening, and employment verification in accordance with applicable safety and regulatory requirements.
- Prior terminations or safety-related issues may affect eligibility; applicants are assessed case-by-case.
Job Details
Pay & Benefits: $1,200–$1,400 per week (dependent on miles and stops)
Pay structure: $0.55–$0.65 per mile (based on experience) plus $15 per stop
Safety bonus: $0.06 per mile for incident-free performance and targeted fuel efficiency
Trainee pay: $650+ per week for 4–6 weeks for drivers with under 6 months’ experience
Paid orientation (one day at nearest hub): $300
Full benefits after 30 days, including medical, dental, 401(k), and paid time off