About the job CDL-A Driver - Recent Graduates - Dry Van Regional Freight
A new CDL is only worth something once a carrier lets you use it. This fleet does. Recent graduates from Havre de Grace, Aberdeen, Perryville and the rest of Harford and Cecil counties train with a paid mentor, then run dry van freight along the East Coast and come home every two weeks. Drivers with six months or more of experience can skip training and start solo.
Pay at a glance
| Training pay | $650 a week |
| Solo average | $1,000 to $1,200 a week |
| Mileage rate | $0.55 to $0.65 per mile, based on verifiable experience |
| Weekly miles | About 2,000 |
| First 3 months solo | $1,000 weekly guarantee |
| Extras | Performance bonus and $15 per extra stop |
The training
3 to 5 weeks on the road, about 200 to 250 hours, beside an experienced mentor. You haul live freight from the start. You learn the lanes, the docks and the paperwork before you are trusted with your own truck. To join, you need a Class A CDL and a completed truck driving school of at least 120 hours.
The lanes
Freight runs up and down the eastern seaboard and stays well east of the Rockies. Expect drop and hook, preloaded trailers and some live loads and unloads. Home time comes every two weeks.
For experienced drivers
With 6 months or more of recent tractor-trailer time, you start solo after orientation, and your rate reflects your verified experience.
Getting there
Orientation runs two days or less. It pays $300 once you are hired, and a one-way bus ticket is reimbursed with a receipt.
Your truck
A late-model tractor, about 1.5 years old on average, automatic or 10-speed. After training, one approved dog up to 40 pounds may ride with you, and solo drivers may apply for the rider program.
Benefits after 30 days
- Medical, prescription, dental and vision
- 401(k) and employee stock purchase
- Life, disability and accident coverage
- Tuition-free online degree for you and one dependent
Requirements
- Valid Class A CDL, age 21 or older
- No more than 2 moving violations in the last 2 years
- No DUI or DWI in the last 10 years
- DOT physical and hair and urine drug screen
Apply now. A recruiter will call you to answer your questions and book your orientation.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status.