CDL-A Driver 1,200-1,500/Wk - Paid Training

Blue Ridge Haulers; New Boston (MI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans after 30 days

Stock Purchase Program

Life & disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Passenger allowed after training

Dog allowance up to 40 lbs

Job summary

Blue Ridge Haulers in Michigan is seeking CDL-A drivers with a paid training path into a solo dry van driving position that serves freight originating in Michigan and returning there.

Paid road training lasts about 3-5 weeks with 200-250 behind-the-wheel hours; Michigan trainees earn $900 weekly. Orientation pays $300 upon hire, and after training, earnings range $1,200-$1,500 weekly, with 34-hour resets and home time every two weeks; weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older
• Valid Class A CDL
• At least 120 hours from an accredited truck driving school
• Open to CDL-A trainees with less than 6 months of recent driving experience
• Solid employment history without major unemployment gaps
• Acceptable MVR and driving record
• Must pass a DOT-compliant pre-employment drug test
• Must satisfy applicable driver qualification and hiring requirements
• Availability for day/night driving and weekend work when needed

Skills

CDL-A

Safe driving

Job description

CDL-A Driver $1,200-$1,500/Wk - Paid Training
Job Type: Driving

Paid Training Leads Into a Michigan-Based Dry Van Driving Position

You already completed CDL school and earned your Class A license. This position gives qualified newer drivers a paid path into professional driving, followed by a solo dry van position serving freight that originates in Michigan and works back toward the state.

WHAT YOU CAN EARN

• $1,200-$1,500 average weekly earnings after training
• OTR mileage pay scale
• $15 stop pay
• Driver performance bonus opportunity

FROM CDL SCHOOL TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT

Paid road training lasts approximately 3-5 weeks and includes 200-250 behind-the-wheel hours with an experienced driver. Michigan trainee pay is $900 per week.

Orientation is no more than two days, and the $300 orientation payment is paid upon hire.

HOW THE FREIGHT RUNS

The first load moves outbound from Michigan. From the delivery area, freight is worked back toward Michigan for the next load, so routes can vary rather than running the same direct lane every trip.

• Preloaded trailers
• Live loading and unloading
• Day and night operation
• Weekend work based on freight needs

HOME TIME

This operation is structured around home time every two weeks with 34-hour resets.

TRUCK & EQUIPMENT

• Mainly Freightliner tractors
• Automatic and 10-speed manual transmissions
• Average tractor age of approximately 1.5 years
• Permanently assigned truck - no slip seating

BENEFITS BEGIN AFTER 30 DAYS

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Life and disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program

After training, approved passengers may ride with the driver and one approved dog under 40 lbs. is permitted.

• 21 years of age or older
• Valid Class A CDL
• At least 120 hours from an accredited truck driving school
• Open to CDL-A trainees with less than 6 months of recent driving experience
• Solid employment history without major unemployment gaps
• Acceptable MVR and driving record
• Must pass a DOT-compliant pre-employment drug test
• Must satisfy applicable driver qualification and hiring requirements
• Availability for day/night driving and weekend work when needed