CDL A Truck Driver - Entry level Paid Training

Blue Ridge Haulers; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ridge Haulers is seeking entry-level CDL A truck drivers for a dedicated regional account operating through California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington. This role offers predictable miles, real transparency, and a pathway from training to solo pay.

We welcome new graduates with a 120+ hour approved course and provide paid mentorship including $850 guaranteed weekly pay for 46 weeks, with immediate upgrade to full solo pay after training. Home time is two weeks out, then home.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with a Class A CDL.
• Diploma/Certificate from a 120+ hour approved course.
• 6+ months OTR experience in the past year or a recent grad (120+ hr school).
• Safe driving record: max 2 moving violations (2 yrs) / Zero major crashes (5 yrs).
• Must pass hair/urine drug tests and standard background screening.

Skills

Class A CDL

OTR Experience

Safety-minded

Education

CDL training certificate

120+ hour approved course

Job description

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

Looking for a straight-shooting trucking job without the usual runaround? Join a dedicated regional account operating through California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. We offer predictable miles, solid pay, and real transparency.

Key Financials & Schedule

• Expected Income: $1,200 to $1,500 weekly average ($1,800/week for top-tier drivers)
• 3-Month Pay Floor: $1,000 minimum weekly guarantee during your first 90 days solo
• Weekly Distance: 1,900 2,300 miles
• Extra Pay: $15 per stop + enhanced short-haul compensation
• Home Time Routine: 2 weeks out, then home
• Work Hours: Day/Night dispatches; weekend coverage needed; holiday plans set with your supervisor

What Are You Hauling?

• Equipment: Refrigerated units (Reefer)
• Type of Stops: ~60% Drop & Hook (remaining is live load/unload and preloads)

Just Graduated CDL School?

We welcome entry-level drivers and train you the right way:

• Entry Requirement: Diploma/Certificate from a 120+ hour approved course
• Paid Mentorship: $850 guaranteed weekly pay for 46 weeks with a senior driver
• Immediate Upgrade: Jump straight to full solo pay as soon as you clear training

Health & Retirement Coverage (Active After 30 Days)

• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Drug Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Savings + Matching
• Group Life & Disability Insurance (Employer Funded)
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• PTO: Starts building up from Day 1

Who Qualifies?

• Must be at least 21 years old with a Class A CDL
• Either 6+ months OTR experience in the past year OR a recent grad (120+ hr school)
• Safe driving record: Max 2 moving violations (2 yrs) / Zero major preventable crashes (5 yrs)
• No DUI/DWI in the last 510 years (Lifetime ban for commercial motor vehicles)
• Must pass hair/urine drug tests and standard background screening