Entry Level CDL-A Dedicated Driver - Paid Training

Blue Ridge Haulers; Los Lunas (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Stock Purchase Program

Life & disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Blue Ridge Haulers is seeking an Entry Level CDL-A Dedicated Driver transitioning from paid training to a solo driving role on a dedicated refrigerated freight route. Trainees will complete 3–5 weeks of paid behind-the-wheel training in New Mexico, earning about $800 per week during training and $0.51 per mile thereafter, with weekly home time and rotating schedules.

The position offers weekly home time, a starting pay of about $1,200 per week on average, and pay extras such as $30 short-haul

Qualifications

• Must hold valid CDL-A license.
• Must have completed 120 hours of training at an accredited truck driving school.

Skills

CDL-A license

Education

Accredited truck driving school

120 hours training requirement

Job description

Entry Level CDL-A Dedicated Driver - Paid Training

Job Type: Driving

Start on Dedicated Refrigerated Freight After Paid Training

For CDL-A drivers with limited recent experience, this opening provides paid behind-the-wheel training followed by a dedicated position with weekly home time.

FROM TRAINEE TO SOLO DRIVER

The paid training stage runs about 3-5 weeks and includes 200-250 behind-the-wheel hours. New Mexico trainees earn $800 per week. Orientation is no more than two days and pays $300 upon hire.

SOLO POSITION

• About $1,200 average weekly earnings
• $0.51 per mile starting rate with experience-based increases
• $30 short-haul pay on loads under 100 miles
• $10 first stop and $15 per additional stop

SCHEDULE & HOME TIME

Expect weekly home time with a 34-hour restart. This operation uses rotating day/night schedules and requires weekends plus all holidays.

FREIGHT DETAILS

• Dedicated refrigerated grocery operation
• Drop-and-hook
• Tri-temperature reefer trailers; training available

TRUCK

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

BENEFITS AVAILABLE AFTER 30 DAYS

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

WHO QUALIFIES

• 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 required schedules, weekends and holidays