Class A CDL Trainee - Paid Mentorship Western Regional

Blue Ridge Haulers; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Stock purchase program

Job summary

Blue Ridge Haulers in Fontana, CA, is offering a paid Class A CDL Trainee mentorship on a Western Regional freight lane designed to keep most freight west of the Mississippi.

Trainees complete 3–5 weeks of training with 200–250 behind-the-wheel hours. Pay starts at $850 per week, then earnings rise to $1,200–$1,500 weekly, with a performance bonus up to $0.06 per mile and $15 for qualifying intermediate stops.

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 are welcome.
• Solid employment history without major unemployment gaps.
• Acceptable MVR and driving record.
• Must pass a DOT-compliant pre-employment drug test.
• Must meet all driver qualification and hiring requirements.
• Must be available for day/night driving and weekend work when required.

Responsibilities

• Complete paid mentorship and drive under supervision.
• Adhere to safety policies and hours-of-service rules.
• Support loading/unloading as needed on freight.

Skills

Safety-minded

DOT compliance

Job description

Class A CDL Trainee - Paid Mentorship Western Regional
Job Type: Driving

Build Your First Miles on Western Regional Freight

Qualified Class A CDL trainees can complete paid mentorship and move into a Western dry van position designed to keep most freight west of the Mississippi.

THE WESTERN RUN

• Most trips are normally three days or less
• Home time every two weeks
• Day and night driving
• Weekend availability required
• Some winter driving

EARNINGS AFTER MENTORSHIP

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

PAID MENTORSHIP

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

FREIGHT & EQUIPMENT

Dry van freight may include load or unload assistance, pallet jack and tailgate work.

• 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

DRIVER 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