CDL-A Company Driver - Trainee Program - Dry Van - Weekly Pay

Red Hawk Trucking; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 59,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Orientation pay

Travel reimbursement

Paid vacation

Job summary

Red Hawk Trucking in Durham, NC is seeking CDL-A trainees for a comprehensive Dry Van trainee program. Trainees start at $0.50 per mile with about $1,300–$1,400 weekly pay at 2,600–2,800 miles, plus a 34-hour reset every Sunday.

The program progresses from onboarding to solo driving in your own truck under a mentor. Schedule is 1–2 weeks out, Monday–Saturday driving, Sundays off for resets, and benefits include 401k with match, CDL tuition reimbursement, orientation pay, travel reimbursement,

Qualifications

• 21 years or older with a valid Class A CDL.
• Truck driving school of 120+ hours, completed within the last 12 months.
• No trucking jobs between school and applying.
• No more than 4 moving violations in 3 years.
• No DUI/DWI in 5 years.
• Pass urine drug testing and a DOT physical.

Responsibilities

• Attend 7 day onboarding class and meet the team.
• Complete mentor-led road training and on-the-job coaching.
• Progress to solo driving in your own truck after program steps.

Education

CDL-A Truck driving school 120+ hours

Job description

CDL-A Company Driver - Trainee Program - Dry Van - Weekly Pay

(Full Time)

Job Type: Driving

The first year sets up your whole career. Spend it somewhere that trains you properly and pays you fairly. Our trainees go solo at $0.50 per mile, about $1,300 to $1,400 a week at 2,600 to 2,800 miles, with a 34 hour reset every Sunday.

Trainee Program Step by Step

• Step 1: 7 day onboarding class. Meet the team, complete a skills evaluation, get extra training if needed. Hotel and a $100 food stipend covered
• Step 2: a minimum of 10 days on the road with a mentor. You drive 5+ hours a day and work through a checklist. Paid $75 a day
• Step 3: backing, pre-trip and road test
• Step 4: you are upgraded to first seat in your own truck
• Female trainees ride with female mentors

Pay Once You Are Solo

• $0.50 per mile starting rate at 2,000 safe miles, same as experienced hires
• 8 to 10 cents per mile weekly incentive for top drivers
• Annual pay increase
• Dry van, 100% no touch
• About 70% drop and hook
• Customer freight planned up to 3 days ahead

Schedule

• 1 to 2 weeks out
• Monday to Saturday driving
• Sundays off for your reset
• Your truck goes home with you

Benefits and Perks

• 401k, up to 3% company match
• Tuition reimbursement for your CDL school
• Automatic sleepers about 1.5 years old with APU
• $200 orientation pay and up to $800 travel reimbursement
• Paid vacation, paid tolls, paid holidays

Requirements

• 21 years or older with a valid Class A CDL
• Truck driving school of 120+ hours, completed within the last 12 months
• No trucking jobs between school and applying
• No more than 4 moving violations in 3 years
• No DUI/DWI in 5 years
• Pass urine drug testing and a DOT physical