CDL-A Regional Driver Trainee - 1,200-1,500 Weekly

Blue Ridge Haulers; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Employee stock purchase program

Life and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Blue Ridge Haulers is seeking CDL-A Regional Driver Trainee to begin with paid road training and progress into a dry van role across the Southwest and West. Trainees will operate Freightliner tractors on regional lanes and earn a weekly pay between $1,200 and $1,500 after training.

During the trainee period, Arizona pay is $850/week with orientation pay at hire. Home time is every two weeks, with some 34-hour resets; routes include day/night shifts, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid Class A CDL required.
• 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 with no major unemployment gaps.
• Able to pass a DOT-compliant pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Operate regional dry van routes across AZ, NV, UT, NM and CA.
• Engage in day/night driving, weekends and some holidays as needed.
• Follow safety and company policies on all assignments.

Skills

CDL-A

Clean MVR

DOT drug testing

Willing to drive day/night

Education

120 hours from accredited truck driving school

Job description

CDL-A Regional Driver Trainee - $1,200-$1,500 Weekly
Job Type: Driving

Regional Dry Van Miles Across the Southwest and West

Qualified CDL-A trainees can start with paid road training, then move into a dry van position that stays closer to the western home region while running major lanes across Arizona, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico and California.

THE NUMBERS

• $1,200-$1,500 average weekly earnings after training
• $0.50 per mile at the six-month pay band
• $15 stop pay
• Driver performance bonus opportunity

PAID ROAD TRAINING

The trainee stage runs approximately 3-5 weeks for 200-250 behind-the-wheel hours. Arizona trainee pay is $850 per week. Orientation is no more than two days; $300 is paid upon hire.

HOME TIME & SCHEDULE

Home time is every two weeks, with some 34-hour resets at home. Drivers must be available for day/night driving, weekends and some holidays.

FREIGHT

• Dry van
• Drop-and-hook
• Live load and live unload
• No hand unloading
• High-traffic and short-haul lanes are part of the operation

EQUIPMENT

• 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

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