CDL-A Driver Trainee 1,300-1,500 Weekly

Blue Ridge Haulers; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Life and Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Blue Ridge Haulers is offering a CDL-A Driver Trainee program with paid behind-the-wheel training. After training, you’ll move into an OTR solo role with 1,900–2,500 miles per week or more.

During training, Pennsylvania trainee pay is $650 per week, and after training the average weekly pay ranges from $1,300 to $1,500. The role involves home time every two weeks and weekend/holiday availability.

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 required.

Responsibilities

• OTR refrigerated freight operation with home time every two weeks.
• Day and night driving required; weekend and holiday availability as needed.
• Receive paid behind-the-wheel training; then transition to solo OTR operation.

Skills

CDL-A

Road experience

DOT drug test

Education

Accredited truck driving school

Job description

CDL-A Driver Trainee $1,300-$1,500 Weekly
Job Type: Driving

Your CDL-A Is Earned. Now Build Miles.

This reefer position is open to qualified CDL-A trainees who need real road experience. Start with paid driver training, then move into an OTR solo operation with 1,900-2,500 miles per week or more.

AFTER TRAINING: $1,300-$1,500 AVERAGE WEEKLY

Solo drivers average $1,300-$1,500 per week, with a monthly performance bonus opportunity. Qualifying short-haul loads also receive additional pay.

PAID BEHIND-THE-WHEEL TRAINING

The training stage is approximately 3-5 weeks and 200-250 behind-the-wheel hours. Pennsylvania trainee pay is $650 per week. Orientation is limited to no more than two days, and $300 is paid upon hire.

REEFER OPERATION

• OTR refrigerated freight
• Home time every two weeks
• Day/night driving required
• Weekend and holiday availability required

ASSIGNED EQUIPMENT

• Mainly Freightliner tractors
• Automatic and 10-speed manual transmissions
• Average tractor age approximately 1.5 years
• Permanently 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

ONCE TRAINING IS COMPLETE

• One approved dog under 40 lbs. permitted

DRIVER REQUIREMENTS

• 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 required
• Must 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