Class A Local Driver - New CDL Graduates OK

About the role

This position offers a wonderful opportunity for new drivers to launch their trucking careers while benefiting from local routes and the convenience of being home each day.

Responsibilities

• Trainees will run 4-6 weeks with mentor OTR before going solo
• 100% no touch freight with a mix of drop and hook and live store load/unloads
• Home Daily
• Driver must be willing to drive during the day or during the night
• 7-day operation with weekends not guaranteed off
• 5 or 6 day work week
• Slip Seat Trucks
• Average 1800 miles a week

Requirements

• Must have attended and graduated from an accredited truck driving school with at least 120 hours
• Must be 21 with Valid Class A CDL
• Must have a fairly clean driving record with no major accidents, major tickets, or suspensions within the past 5 years
• Cannot have been terminated from last job due to safety concerns
• No DUI's
• Felonies, Misdemeanors in the last 5 years
• Safety to review all criminal offenses
• Must have solid 10-year work history with no major gaps of employment outside of school or training. 6 months in the last year or 1 year in the last 3 years
• Must be able to pass a Urine AND HAIR pre-employment drug screen
• Must live within 65 miles from Johnstown, NY

Benefits

$1600 average weekly pay.
69 - .81 a mile
$650 training pay, if under 6 months experience
$10 first stop pay - $15 each stop after
$25 short haul pay for loads under 50 miles
Full benefits that kick in after 30 days including medical, dental, 401K and PTO