Job Description
Job Description
Start your driving career with a role designed for new CDL A holders in the Roanoke, Virginia area. 365 Freight USA is hiring recent graduates and newly licensed CDL A drivers for a paid 4–6 week mentor training program. You will ride and work alongside an experienced driver, learn the day-to-day responsibilities of professional trucking, and then transition to solo driving.
After training, drivers can earn $1,600–$1,800 per week with full benefits.
What we offer
- Paid training throughout the 4–6 week mentor period.
- Weekly earnings of $1,600–$1,800 after training.
- Weekly pay through direct deposit.
- Full benefits available after training.
- A strong starting opportunity for recent CDL A graduates ready to move from the classroom into professional driving in and around Roanoke, VA.
- Practical, on-the-road guidance from an experienced mentor before taking on solo driving responsibilities.
- A structured path to help new drivers safely build confidence and experience.
What you’ll be doing
- Complete a paid 4–6 week mentor training period that includes learning daily driving routines, working with an experienced driver, and preparing to transition to solo driving.
- Drive with your mentor while assisting with pickups and deliveries and learning how to manage loads safely and efficiently.
- Follow safe driving practices, comply with required checks, and develop strong habits for professional over-the-road operations.
- Gain hands-on experience with trip planning and execution, communication, and decision-making as you progress from a recent graduate to an independent driver.
What we’re looking for
- Safety-first mindset: Follow DOT requirements, company procedures, and safe driving practices at all times.
- Reliability: Arrive ready to work, remain on schedule, and handle responsibilities consistently during training and after transitioning to solo driving.
- Coachability: Be open to feedback from your mentor and willing to learn through real-time instruction on the road.
- Strong communication: Stay in contact with your mentor and dispatch, ask questions when needed, and communicate clearly.