Recent CDL-A Graduate - Paid Training Regional Dry Van

Blue Ridge Haulers; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Prescription coverage

Dental plans

Vision plans

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Blue Ridge Haulers is seeking recent CDL-A graduates for a paid training program on a regional dry van route. Trainees complete 3–5 weeks with 200–250 hours behind the wheel, with Utah training pay of $800 per week and a brief orientation pay of $300 on hire.

After training, solo pay ranges from $1,200 to $1,500 per week, with miles paid at $0.50 and $15 stop pay. Home time is every two weeks on Western runs, with some 34-hour resets possible at home.

Qualifications

• CDL-A required and able to pass DOT pre-employment drug test.
• Minimum 120 hours from an accredited truck driving school.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Skills

CDL-A

Clean driving record

Willing to work weekends

Education

Truck driving school certificate

Job description

Recent CDL-A Graduate - Paid Training | Regional Dry Van
Job Type: Driving

Your First Regional Driving Job Can Keep You in the West

This dry van opening welcomes qualified recent CDL-A graduates and combines paid training with Western regional freight, two-week home-time cycles and roughly 1,900-2,000 miles per week after training.

START WITH TRAINING

Complete approximately 3-5 weeks and 200-250 behind-the-wheel hours with an experienced driver. Utah trainee pay is $800 per week. Orientation lasts no more than two days, and the $300 orientation payment is paid upon hire.

SOLO PAY

• $1,200-$1,500 average weekly earnings
• $0.50 per mile at the six-month pay band
• $15 stop pay
• Driver performance bonus opportunity

WESTERN RUNNING AREA

Freight moves through Western markets including Utah, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico and California. Home time is every two weeks, with some opportunities for a 34-hour reset at home.

DRY VAN FREIGHT

• Drop-and-hook
• Live loads and live unloads
• No hand unloading
• Weekend and some holiday work

ASSIGNED EQUIPMENT

• 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 day/night driving and weekend work when required