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

Blue Ridge Haulers; Perris (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Stock Purchase Program

Life & Disability

EAP

Job summary

Blue Ridge Haulers in Perris, CA is seeking a CDL-A Driver for Western runs with paid training. Expect home-time every two weeks and steady lane conditions.

After training, earn $1,200–$1,500 weekly with potential performance bonuses and per-stop pay. Training lasts 3–5 weeks with 200–250 hours behind the wheel. California trainees earn $850 weekly during training.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid Class A CDL.
• Minimum 120 hours from an accredited truck driving school.
• CDL-A trainees with less than 6 months of recent driving experience welcome.
• Solid employment history with no major unemployment gaps.
• Must pass DOT pre-employment drug test.
• Must meet all driver qualification and hiring requirements.
• Available for day/night driving and weekend work when required.

Responsibilities

• Operate Western region freight with regular two-week home-time cycles.
• Drive Freightliner tractors with auto/10-speed transmissions.
• Maintain safe driving practices and DOT compliance.
• Communicate with dispatch and complete required logs and records.

Skills

CDL-A

MVR check

DOT drug test

Education

Truck driving school 120 hours

Job description

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

Paid Training Into a Western Dry Van Position

Earn your road experience without being pushed into coast-to-coast freight. This position is built around Western running, regular two-week home-time cycles and paid training for qualified CDL-A trainees.

AFTER TRAINING

• $1,200-$1,500 average weekly earnings
• Qualified performance bonus up to $0.06 per mile
• $15 for qualifying stops between the first and last stop

HOW THE RUN WORKS

Freight operates west of the Mississippi, and normal runs are generally no longer than about three days. Drivers are home every two weeks and may choose to run outside the normal region when opportunities allow.

Paid road training lasts approximately 3-5 weeks and includes 200-250 behind-the-wheel hours. California trainee pay is $850 weekly. Orientation takes no more than two days and pays $300 upon hire.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Both day and night schedules
• Weekend availability
• Some winter conditions
• Possible load/unload assistance and pallet jack or tailgate work

YOUR TRUCK

• Mainly Freightliner tractors
• Automatic and 10-speed manual transmissions
• Average tractor age about 1.5 years
• Assigned truck - no slip seating

30-DAY BENEFITS

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

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 120 hours from an accredited truck driving school
• CDL-A trainees with less than 6 months of recent driving experience are welcome
• Solid employment history without major unemployment gaps
• Acceptable MVR and driving record requiredMust pass a DOT-compliant pre‑employment drug test
• Must meet all applicable driver qualification and hiring requirements
• Must be available for day/night driving and weekend work when required