CDL-A Western Regional Driver - Paid Training

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

Job summary

Blue Ridge Haulers is seeking a CDL-A Western Regional Driver for a paid training program. The role focuses on dry van freight west of the Mississippi with most runs within three days. New CDL-A drivers can start with paid road training and earn between $1,200 and $1,500 per week after training.

Home time is every two weeks, with California trainee pay at $850 per week. Benefits include medical plans, stock purchase options, and life/disability coverage after 30 days.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL (CDL-A).
• Minimum 120 hours from an accredited truck driving school.
• CDL-A trainees with less than 6 months of recent driving experience are welcome.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must pass a DOT-compliant pre-employment drug test.
• Must meet all driver qualification and hiring requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate Western regional dry van freight, primarily west of the Mississippi.
• Perform day and night driving with occasional weekend work.
• Assist with load/unload as needed and use pallet jack or tailgate equipment.
• Maintain safe driving practices and compliant record keeping.

Job description

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

Stay West and Build CDL-A Experience

This Western regional dry van position keeps most runs west of the Mississippi and normally limits trips to about three days. Qualified newer CDL-A drivers can begin with paid road training.

PAY & MILES

• $1,200-$1,500 average weekly earnings after training
• Performance bonus opportunity up to $0.06 per mile for qualified drivers
• $15 stop pay for qualifying intermediate stops

HOME TIME

Home time is every two weeks. The operation is designed to keep drivers closer to the western home region, with an option to run farther when available.

PAID TRAINING

Training is approximately 3-5 weeks with 200-250 behind-the-wheel hours. California trainee pay is $850 per week. Orientation is no more than two days, with $300 paid upon hire.

DRY VAN OPERATION

• Western regional freight
• Day and night driving
• Some winter driving
• Freight may involve load/unload assistance, pallet jack or tailgate work

EQUIPMENT

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

BENEFITS AFTER 30 DAYS

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Life and disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program

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