CDL-A Regional Driver Trainee - Paid Training

Blue Ridge Haulers; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and vision plans after 30 days

Employee stock purchase program

Life and disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Dog-friendly policy after training

Job summary

Blue Ridge Haulers is seeking CDL-A Regional Driver Trainee for a paid training program. Trainees start with behind-the-wheel instruction, then transition to a regional dry van operation across Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Pennsylvania.

Expect 3–5 weeks of paid training, 200–250 hours behind-the-wheel, plus opportunities for performance bonuses and weekly pay after training. Primary equipment includes Freightliner tractors with automatic and 10-speed transmissions.

Qualifications

• Must have valid CDL-A license and clean driving record.
• Minimum 120 hours of accredited truck driving school training.
• Willing to undergo DOT-compliant pre-employment drug test.
• Must be 21 years old or older.
• Able to work day or night shifts and weekends when required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in paid behind-the-wheel training with an experienced driver.
• Transition into regional dry van operations across Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Pennsylvania.
• Maintain accurate records and complete required logs during training and after promotion.

Skills

Safety oriented

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

CDL-A license

Truck driving school training

Job description

CDL-A Regional Driver Trainee - Paid Training Job Type: Driving

Turn Your CDL-A Into Real Regional Driving Experience

If you already have your Class A CDL but still need professional driving experience, this regional position gives you a structured path from training into your own assigned truck.

You'll begin with paid behind-the-wheel training with an experienced driver, then move into a regional dry van operation running primarily through Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Pennsylvania.

• Approximately 3-5 weeks of paid driver training
• 200-250 hours of behind-the-wheel training
• Trainee pay based on your hiring area
• Orientation lasts no more than two days
• $300 orientation payment paid upon hire

REGIONAL PAY & MILES

• Average earnings of $1,200-$1,400 per week after training
• $40 short-haul pay on loads under 100 miles
• $15 stop pay
• Performance bonus opportunity
• Weekly pay

YOUR TRUCK

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

THE REGIONAL OPERATION

Expect dry van freight throughout the Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Pennsylvania region. The operation includes a mix of drop-and-hook freight, live loads and unloads, and preloaded trailers.

Drivers must be prepared for both day and night driving as well as weekend work when the operation requires it.

HOME TIME

Regular 34-hour resets with weekend home time give you regional experience without starting your career on a traditional long-haul schedule that keeps you away for weeks at a time.

BENEFITS - ELIGIBLE AFTER 30 DAYS

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Life and disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• One approved dog under 40 lbs. permitted after training

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
• Must have an acceptable MVR and driving record
• Must pass a DOT-compliant pre-employment drug test
• Must meet all applicable driver qualification and hiring requirements
• Must be available for day or night driving and weekend work when required

START BUILDING YOUR DRIVING CAREER