Recent CDL-A Graduate - Regional Reefer Paid Training

Blue Ridge Haulers; Sumner (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plans

Employee stock purchase program

Life and disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Blue Ridge Haulers is seeking a Recent CDL-A Graduate to join its regional reefer division. Trainees receive approximately 3–5 weeks of paid training (Washington) at $900 per week, with orientation paid as well.

After training, expect regional solo driving with earnings around $1,200–$1,300 per week plus mileage pay and stop pay. Drivers are home roughly every two weeks and must be available for day, night, and weekend runs.

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

Responsibilities

• Complete 3-5 weeks of paid training.
• Move into solo driving position on regional reefer freight.
• Drivers are typically home every two weeks; day, night, and weekend shifts as required.

Education

CDL-A license

Job description

Recent CDL-A Graduate - Regional Reefer Paid Training
Job Type: Driving

Take Your CDL-A From School to Western Regional Freight

Qualified recent graduates can build experience on regional refrigerated freight with paid behind-the-wheel training before moving into a solo driving position.

TRAINING FIRST

Expect approximately 3-5 weeks and 200-250 behind-the-wheel hours of paid training. Washington trainee pay is $900 per week. Orientation is limited to two days, and $300 is paid upon hire.

SOLO EARNINGS & MILES

• $1,200-$1,300 average weekly earnings after training
• $0.51 per mile starting pay
• $15 stop pay
• Monthly performance bonus opportunity

HOME TIME & SCHEDULE

Drivers are typically home every two weeks. The operation requires both day and night driving plus weekend availability.

REEFER EQUIPMENT

• Refrigerated trailers
• Mainly Freightliner tractors
• Automatic and 10-speed manual transmissions
• Average tractor age about 1.5 years
• Assigned truck - no slip seating

30-DAY BENEFITS

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

AFTER TRAINING

• One approved dog under 40 lbs. permitted

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 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