CDL-A Driver Trainee - Western Regional Reefer

Blue Ridge Haulers; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Blue Ridge Haulers offers a CDL-A Driver Trainee position for a Western Regional Reefer route with paid road training and an assigned truck. The role transitions into a solo Western regional driver after training.

Training lasts 3–5 weeks (200–250 hours, Idaho). Trainee pay is $650 per week during training; after training, earnings average $1,200–$1,300 weekly with ~1,900–2,100 miles per week and $0.51 per mile starting pay, plus $15 stop pay and a monthly performance bonus.

Qualifications

• CDL-A required or trainee with less than 6 months recent driving experience welcomed.
• Must meet DOT compliance requirements and driving record checks.
• Strong safety awareness and clean MVR.

Skills

CDL-A

DOT compliance

Safe driving

Punctuality

Job description

CDL-A Driver Trainee - Western Regional Reefer
Job Type: Driving

Paid Road Training. Western Regional Reefer. Assigned Truck.

This opening gives newer CDL-A drivers a structured route from paid training into a solo Western regional position with refrigerated freight.

WHAT COMES AFTER TRAINING

• $1,200-$1,300 average weekly earnings
• Approximately 1,900-2,100 miles each week
• Starting mileage pay of $0.51 per mile
• $15 stop pay
• Monthly driver performance bonus opportunity

TRAINING STAGE

Paid behind-the-wheel training runs approximately 3-5 weeks for 200-250 hours. Idaho trainee pay is $650 per week. Orientation takes no more than two days; $300 is paid upon hire.

LIFE ON THIS RUN

• Regional reefer freight
• Home every two weeks
• Day/night driving required

TRUCK & TRAILER

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

BENEFITS - ELIGIBLE AFTER 30 DAYS

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

Once training is complete, the rider program is available for approved passengers and one approved dog under 40 lbs. is permitted.

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