CDL A Truck Driver Entry Level - Paid Training

Blue Ridge Haulers; Groveport (OH); On-site; USD 2,366,000 - 3,312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Life and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Pet-friendly policy

Job summary

Blue Ridge Haulers in Ohio is seeking an entry-level CDL-A truck driver for paid training and regional runs. You will gain real road experience in a Midwest dry van operation with paid training before moving into a solo driving position.

Typical schedule starts Monday, with weekend home time; earn weekly pay during training and after, with benefits after 30 days. Orientation is provided and drivers operate mainly Freightliner tractors on regional routes.

Qualifications

• 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 welcome.
• Solid employment history with few unemployment gaps.
• Must pass a DOT pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Drive regional freight routes with weekend home time.
• Perform live loads/unloads and operate preloaded trailers.
• Maintain safe driving practices and comply with DOT rules.
• Support training period with experienced driver.

Skills

CDL-A license

Safety driving

DOT regulations

Record keeping

Job description

CDL A Truck Driver Entry Level - Paid Training
Job Type: Driving

Start Regional With Paid CDL-A Training and Weekend Home Time

Newer Class A CDL drivers can build real road experience on a Midwest regional dry van operation with paid training before moving into a solo driving position.

HOME TIME & RUNNING AREA

Drivers typically head out Monday and return Saturday, with weekend home time. Freight runs through Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Illinois, with both day and night driving required.

EARNINGS AFTER TRAINING

• Average weekly earnings of $1,000-$1,400
• Starting mileage pay of $0.56 per mile, increasing up to $0.59 at six months
• $40 load pay on runs from 0-149 miles
• $25 load pay on runs from 150-250 miles
• $15 stop pay
• Driver performance bonus opportunity

Qualified trainees begin with approximately 3-5 weeks of paid training and 200-250 hours behind the wheel with an experienced driver. Ohio trainee pay is $850 per week.

Orientation lasts no more than two days. A $300 orientation payment is paid upon hire.

FREIGHT

• Live loads and live unloads
• Preloaded trailers
• Weekend work when required

EQUIPMENT

• Mainly Freightliner tractors
• Automatic and 10-speed manual transmissions
• Average tractor age of 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
• One approved dog under 40 lbs. permitted

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

BUILD YOUR EXPERIENCE ON REGIONAL FREIGHT