About the job CDL-A Trainee Truck Driver | Paid Training Available | Memphis, TN
CDL-A Trainee Truck Driver | Paid Training Available | Memphis, TN
No Experience Required Start Earning Immediately
If you are ready to launch a long-term trucking career, our CDL-A trainee program serving drivers in and around the Memphis, Tennessee metro area offers paid training, one-on-one mentorship, and a direct path to a full-time solo driving position with consistent weekly income and nationwide freight.
This program is built for new CDL-A holders and recent CDL school graduates who want stability, professional support, and real career growth not a short-term trainee seat.
Pay Breakdown
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Training Pay (First 46 Weeks): $650 per week
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Solo Driver Pay After Upgrade: $1,000 to $1,400+ weekly
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Mileage Pay (Post-Training): $0.43 to $0.51 CPM (based on experience)
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Stop Pay: $15 per stop once upgraded
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Equipment: Assigned late-model automatic tractor after solo qualification
Route & Schedule Details
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OTR Schedule: 12 to 14 days out followed by a 34-hour home reset
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Freight Type: No-touch dry van
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Load Types: Drop & hook and live load/unload
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Running Area: 48-state OTR after training
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Home Base: Memphis, TN metro region
Program Requirements
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Valid CDL-A license (recent graduates encouraged)
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Willing to run OTR for two consecutive weeks
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Must live within 200 miles of Memphis, TN
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Commitment to safety and long-term career growth
Who This Program Is For
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Recent CDL school graduates
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Entry-level CDL-A drivers
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Drivers looking for their first OTR position
Not for: local-only, home-daily, or part-time drivers.
What Happens After Training
After training, drivers upgrade to a solo OTR position with assigned equipment, steady miles, and consistent dispatch. Most drivers see reliable income shortly after upgrading.
Now Hiring in the Greater Memphis Area
Accepting CDL-A trainees from ZIP codes including:
38118, 38116, 38109, 38115, 38016
Start Your CDL-A Career Today
When you reach out, include your name, ZIP code, and experience level so we can quickly confirm eligibility.
Call or text: 719-301-6891
Include:
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Name
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ZIP code
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Experience level (CDL trainee / recent grad)