CDL A Regional Driver Structured Path for New CDL Grads

Published: 6/14/2022

Job Description

Getting your CDL is the easy part. Staying in the seat long enough to build something is the hard part and that's exactly where Blue Ridge Haulers set this account up differently. New grads run OTR with a trainer for 4 to 6 weeks, then move onto steady Mid East regional lanes with equipment the company keeps up, not you.Why Drivers Choose This RouteA Trainer, Not a Sink or Swim Start: Under 6 months experience means 4 to 6 weeks paired with an experienced driver before you're on your ownFreight That Doesn't Slow You Down: Mostly drop and hook, 100% no touch on most loadsEquipment You're Not Fixing Yourself: Company maintained 53' dry vansA Schedule You Can Plan Around: Home weekly, with day or night runs availablePay and Scheduling BreakdownWeekly pay of $1,200 to $1,400, based on miles and experiencePer mile pay of $0.56 to $0.64, based on experience after training, drivers move to the $0.56 base rate and climb from thereTrainee pay of $650/week for the full 4 to 6 week training period$15 stop pay added on top of mileage payMonthly performance/safety bonus of $0.06/mile for drivers who meet eligibility criteriaTypical weekly mileage around 1,800+ milesFreight & EquipmentMid East regional lanesCompany maintained 53' dry van trailersMostly drop and hook operationsBenefitsMedical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days401(k)Paid time off and paid orientationLife insurance, tuition reimbursement, pet and passenger ride along programsQualificationsMinimum age 21, valid Class A CDLGraduate of an accredited truck driving school (120+ hours); new grads welcomeFairly clean driving record, no major accidents, tickets, or suspensions in the past 5 yearsNot terminated from most recent job for safety reasonsSolid, documented work history with limited gaps over the past 10 yearsAble to pass pre employment urine and hair drug screens and background checksSelection ConsiderationsCandidates reviewed on driving history, background screening, employment verification, and commitment to safetyIf you're ready to run real miles with real support behind you, apply now. Our recruitment team responds the same business day!We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.