CDL A Regional Driver Trainer Program for New Grads

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

Benefits offered by this job

Real Trainer Support

Predictable Freight

Company Maintained Equipment

Home Weekly

Medical, dental, vision after 30 days

401(k)

Job summary

Blue Ridge Haulers is offering a CDL A Regional Driver Trainer Program for new graduates. The role starts with a structured OTR trainer phase, then places you on predictable Mid East regional lanes with a truck you don’t have to worry about, home every week.

New grads from accredited truck driving schools join a program that provides trainer support during 4–6 weeks, with mostly drop-and-hook freight and company-maintained equipment. Expect weekly pay and benefits after 30 days.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited truck driving school (120+ hours); new grads welcome.
• Fairly clean driving record, no major accidents, tickets, or suspensions in the past 5 years.
• Not terminated from your most recent job for safety reasons
• Solid, documented work history with limited gaps over the past 10 years
• Able to pass pre employment urine and hair drug screens and background checks

Education

Truck driving school certificate

Job description

CDL A Regional Driver Trainer Program for New Grads

Job Type: Driving

You don't need years behind the wheel to build a real career here. Blue Ridge Haulers backs new CDL grads with a structured OTR trainer program, then puts you on predictable Mid East regional lanes with a truck you don't have to worry about, home every week.

Why Drivers Choose This Route

• Real Trainer Support: 4 to 6 weeks running OTR with an experienced trainer if you're under 6 months in, so you're not thrown in cold
• Predictable Freight: Mostly drop and hook, 100% no touch on most loads, so your day is about driving, not unloading
• Company Maintained Equipment: Newer 53' dry vans kept in shape by the company, not you
• Home Weekly: Day or night runs, but you're back on your own schedule every week

Pay and Scheduling Breakdown

• Weekly pay of $1,200 to $1,500, depending on miles and experience
• Per mile pay of $0.56 to $0.64
• Trainee pay of $850/week during your 4 to 6 week training period, no gap in income while you learn
• $15 stop pay on top of your mileage pay
• Monthly performance/safety bonus of $0.06/mile for drivers who hit eligibility criteria
• Typical weekly mileage around 1,800+ miles
• Mid East regional lanes
• Mostly drop and hook operations
• Full medical, dental, and vision after 30 days
• 401(k) with company benefits
• Paid time off and paid orientation
• Life insurance, tuition reimbursement, pet and passenger ride along programs

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited truck driving school (120+ hours); new grads welcome
• Fairly clean driving record, no major accidents, tickets, or suspensions in the past 5 years
• Not terminated from your most recent job for safety reasons
• Solid, documented work history with limited gaps over the past 10 years
• Able to pass pre employment urine and hair drug screens and background checks

Selection Considerations

• Candidates reviewed on driving history, background screening, employment verification, and commitment to safety

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.