CDL-A Entry Level Truck Driver - Paid Road Training - No Touch

Red Hawk Trucking; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision after 60 days

401k matching 3%

Tuition reimbursement

Travel/orientation support $800 + $200

Job summary

Red Hawk Trucking in Louisiana is seeking an entry-level CDL-A truck driver for paid road training with no-touch freight. Expect six-day weeks, out 1–2 weeks, and Sundays at home with the truck kept at your place during home time.

The training plan includes onboarding with coaching, lodging and meals, a mentor phase, and a path to your own truck. Women train with female mentors, and there are strong benefits after probation.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years old with a Class A CDL.
• Graduated from a verifiable school with 120+ training hours during the past year.
• Have not driven for another carrier since school.
• No more than 4 moving violations in 3 years, no DUI/DWI in 5 years.
• DOT physical and urine drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Operate no-touch dry van freight.
• Direct customer freight with planning a day to three days ahead.
• Work six days a week, out 1–2 weeks, with Sundays off.
• On home time, the truck stays at your place.

Skills

CDL-A

Road safety

Education

Class A CDL

120+ training hours

Job description

CDL-A Entry Level Truck Driver - Paid Road Training - No Touch (Full Time)
Job Type: Driving

Pay as a Solo Driver

• There is no separate, lower rate for new drivers
• Top performers earn an extra bonus every week
• Paid every Friday by direct deposit, with a raise every year

What You Haul

• All no touch dry van, with roughly 7 of 10 loads drop and hook
• Direct customer freight, planned a day to three days ahead
• Six day weeks on the road, out 1 to 2 weeks, every Sunday off
• On home time, the truck stays at your place

The Training Plan

• Week one: onboarding class with a driving skills check and added coaching where needed. Lodging paid and $100 for meals
• Mentor phase: 10 days minimum over the road, 5+ hours of driving per day, $75 a day
• Sign off: pass the backing check, pre-trip and road test, and you move into your own truck
• Women train with female mentors

Extras That Matter

• After 60 days: medical, dental, vision and prescriptions
• A 401k the company matches up to 3%
• Help paying off school with tuition reimbursement
• Newer automatic sleeper with an APU and a fridge
• We cover travel to orientation up to $800 and pay you $200 for attending
• Tolls are on us, plus paid vacation and 6 paid holidays

Who Can Apply

• At least 21 years old with a Class A CDL
• Graduated from a verifiable school with 120+ training hours during the past year
• Have not driven for another carrier since school
• No more than 4 moving violations in 3 years, no DUI/DWI in 5 years
• DOT physical and urine drug screen