Class A CDL Truck Driver - Taking CDL Graduates
Beast Mode Truckin · Des Moines, IA · 3 mo ago
On-siteManagementInternship
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
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