Class A CDL Truck Driver - Taking CDL Graduates

About the role

This position offers structured training, predictable routes, competitive weekly pay, and comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities

• Operate 53' dry van trailers in the Central Great Lakes regional area.
• Drive 100% no-touch freight; majority drop-and-hook with occasional live load/unload.
• Receive structured orientation with on-road mentoring for recent graduates and new hires.
• Drive approximately 2,500 miles per week on average.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL and age 21 or older.
• Graduate of an accredited truck driving school (minimum 120 hours).
• Fair driving record: no at-fault accidents, major violations, suspensions, or DUIs within the past 5 years.
• Not terminated from most recent employment for safety-related reasons.
• Criminal convictions within the past 5 years (felonies or misdemeanors) will affect eligibility; certain cases may be reviewed on an individual basis.
• Strong employment history: consistent work over the last 10 years with limited unemployment (no more than 6 months in the last year or 1 year in the last 3 years, excluding school or training).
• Able to pass pre-employment urine and hair drug screens.

Qualifications

None specified.

Skills

None specified.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• 401(k)
• Paid time off after 30 days of employment

Pay

• Compensation: $1,000–$1,400 per week (dependent on miles/pay tier); per-mile pay $0.56–$0.64.
• Trainee pay: $650 per week (typical 4–6 weeks).
• Additional pay: $25 stop pay and $25 short-haul pay.
• Monthly performance bonus up to $0.06/mi for drivers exceeding 8,200 miles in a month while meeting safety and fuel-efficiency criteria.

Schedule

At least every other week; many drivers receive home or through-house time more frequently.