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CDL-A Driver - New CDL Holders Welcome - Paid Training
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.
$36,560 / year median in Louisiana
-10% projected decline
Job Description
The Numbers Behind This Job, Before You Apply $1,400 to $1,600 average weekly gross once solo. Top earners average $1,800. A truck that's yours, not shared. Freight you never touch. Here's the rest of it. We're hiring CDL-A drivers in the West Monroe, 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. PAY $1,400 to $1,600 average weekly gross once solo Top 25% of drivers average up to $1,800 per week gross Pay scales with CPM, miles driven, and performance Weekly direct deposit
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 onlySCHEDULE 14
days out 2 full days homeTRAINING
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 metEXPERIENCE 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 countWHO 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 requirementsBENEFITS
Medical, dental, vision 401(k) PTO Weekly direct deposit Interested in a truck that's really yours near West Monroe? Send in your application, our team follows up within 24 hours. We're an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Mentorships
- Health Insurance