About the job CDL-A Trainee - No Experience Necessary - Weekly Pay
Getting Your CDL-A Career Off to a Real Start
Weekly pay while you learn from an experienced mentor, and your own assigned truck waiting once you go solo. No guesswork, no vague promises.
We're hiring CDL-A drivers in the Houma, LA area for OTR routes with a personally assigned truck and 100% no-touch dry van freight. New CDL-A holders and experienced drivers are both welcome to apply.
THE TRUCK AND FREIGHT
- 2024 and newer Kenworth T680 or Freightliner Cascadia, automatic transmission
- Assigned to you only, no slip seating
- Take it home during your scheduled days off
- 100% no-touch, dry van freight only
SCHEDULE
- 14 days out
- 2 full days home
GETTING STARTED
- New CDL-A holders: guaranteed weekly pay during a 3 to 5 week mentorship program (about 200 to 250 hours hands-on)
- $300 orientation pay, plus transportation to orientation covered
- Experienced drivers move straight into solo operations if requirements are met
PAY ONCE SOLO
- $1,400 to $1,600 average weekly gross
- Top 25% of drivers average up to $1,800 per week gross
- Pay scales with CPM, miles driven, and performance
- Weekly direct deposit
WHO QUALIFIES
- 21 years or older
- Valid Class A CDL
- Valid DOT Medical Card
- Solid driving record and work history
- Pass DOT drug test and background check
- Meet all applicable DOT and company requirements
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
- New CDL-A holders: 120+ hours from an accredited CDL school, plus completion of the company training program
- Experienced drivers: at least 6 months verifiable solo driving time; mentor/trainer time doesn't count
BENEFITS
- Medical, dental, vision
- 401(k)
- PTO
- Weekly direct deposit
Ready to get rolling near Houma? Submit your application and expect a call back within 24 to 48 hours to walk through the details.
Equal opportunity is a priority here. We evaluate every applicant on merit alone, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.