Entry Level CDL-A Driver - Paid Training 1,300-2,000/Wk

Blue Ridge Haulers; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 59,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Stock Purchase Program

Life and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Blue Ridge Haulers, seeking an entry level CDL-A Driver, offers paid training and a path to run the Eastern OTR. Trainees start at $650 weekly during orientation, then average $1,300–$2,000 per week with regular routes from Virginia into Northeast markets.

Expect a 3–5 week training period with mentor behind the wheel, 200–250 hours, and benefits after 30 days including medical, dental, vision and life coverage. CDL-A required; 21+.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older
• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 120 hours from an accredited truck driving school
• Trainees with less than 6 months recent CDL-A experience welcome
• Solid employment history without major unemployment gaps
• Acceptable MVR and driving record
• Pass a DOT-compliant pre-employment drug test
• Meet applicable driver qualification and hiring requirements

Job description

Entry Level CDL-A Driver - Paid Training $1,300-$2,000/Wk

Job Type: Driving

Start With Paid Training, Then Run Eastern OTR

This dry van opportunity welcomes qualified CDL-A trainees and offers Eastern and Northeast freight with $1,300-$2,000 average weekly earnings after training.

COMPENSATION & MILES

• Tenure increases of $0.01 CPM up to $0.65 CPM
• 34-hour restart and flexible home-time options

RUNNING AREA

Routes typically move north from Virginia into Northeast markets. The operation stays away from New York City and the boroughs. Most freight is drop-and-hook, with some live loading and unloading.

TRAINING PROGRAM

Expect approximately 3-5 weeks and 200-250 behind-the-wheel hours with a mentor. Trainee pay is $650 per week. Orientation is no more than two days and pays $300 upon hire.

BENEFITS AFTER 30 DAYS

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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 21 years of age or older
• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 120 hours from an accredited truck driving school
• Trainees with less than 6 months recent CDL-A experience welcome
• Solid employment history without major unemployment gaps
• Acceptable MVR and driving record
• Pass a DOT-compliant pre-employment drug test
• Meet applicable driver qualification and hiring requirements

READY TO BUILD OTR EXPERIENCE?