CDL-A Driver Trainees Welcome 1,300 to 1,800/Wk

Blue Ridge Haulers; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid orientation

Take-home rig

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Blue Ridge Haulers is hiring CDL-A Driver Trainees in Columbus, GA, offering quarterly pay and hands-on training with real routes. Earn $1,300 to $1,800 per week with paid orientation and a clear path to regional driving on 100% no-touch dry van freight.

New grads can start with a 4-6 week paid training under a veteran mentor; use late-model Fleet with home parking. Benefit package available after 30 days.

Qualifications

• 21+ years old with a valid Class A CDL in good standing.
• 6+ months of tractor-trailer experience.
• DOT/FMCSA compliance and pre-employment drug screening required.
• Clean MVR and safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Operate 100% no-touch dry van freight.
• Run regional lanes strictly East of I-35.
• No NYC or outer borough driving.
• Take-home rig with home parking.

Skills

Safety minded

Reliability

Education

120+ hour accredited CDL program certificate

Job description

CDL-A Driver Trainees Welcome $1,300 to $1,800/Wk
Job Type: Driving

Whether you're a 20-year veteran or fresh out of CDL school, secure a seat with straight-up pay, modern trucks, and zero touch freightno NYC boroughs, ever.

THE MONEY

Weekly Gross: $1,300 $1,500 average ($1,800 top earner potential)

Base CPM: $0.55 up to $0.65 CPM (Based on verifiable experience; recent grads start at $0.55 CPM post-training)

Orientation Pay: $300 bonus on your first check (1-day orientation with paid travel & hotel)

Weekly Volume: Steady 1,700 to 2,300 miles per week

ROUTE & FREIGHT

100% No-Touch Dry Van: 70% Drop & Hook (Back in, hook up, hit the road)

Lanes: Regional runs strictly East of I-35 (NO NYC or outer borough driving)

Pet & Rider Policy: Bring your buddy along starts on Day 1

PAID TRAINING (FOR RECENT GRADUATES)

4 to 6 weeks of paid, hands-on road training with a top veteran mentor

Run real freight and earn full pay while completing your training

Requires graduation from an accredited CDL school (120+ verified hours)

EQUIPMENT & PARKING

Late-Model Fleet: 2022+ Freightliners and Kenworths (100% Automatic)

Take-Home Rig: Permanently assigned trucks (NO slip-seating) that you park at home

BENEFITS PACKAGE (ACTIVE AT 30 DAYS)

401(k) retirement plan with employer matching + Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life, Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness protection

Paid Vacation Time that scales with your tenure

QUALIFICATIONS

Age 21+ with a valid Class A CDL in good standing

Experienced Drivers: 6+ months of tractor-trailer time

Recent Graduates: 120+ hour accredited CDL program certificate

Clean MVR, solid safety record, and stable work history (explain any employment gaps)

Must pass full DOT/FMCSA compliance and pre-employment drug screening