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

Blue Ridge Haulers; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Blue Ridge Haulers is seeking CDL-A Driver Trainees to begin a career with strong pay and modern equipment. Earn $1,300 to $1,800 weekly with paid training and mentor support, then move into steady regional runs with 100% no-touch dry van freight.

Expect orientation pay, top-line miles, and a supportive environment that values safety and reliability. Take-home rigs and a 2022+ fleet ensure comfortable, permanent home parking.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ with a valid Class A CDL in good standing.
• 6+ months of tractor-trailer time.
• 120+ hour accredited CDL program certificate.
• Clean MVR and safe driving history; explain any employment gaps.
• Must pass DOT/FMCSA pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Operate 100% no-touch dry van freight.
• Routinely cover regional lanes east of I-35; no NYC driving.
• Maintain steady weekly miles (1,700–2,300).
• Take-home rig with home parking; up to date safety compliance.

Skills

6+ months tractor-trailer time

Safe driving

Stable work history

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 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 alongstarts 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