Student CDL Driver Trainee

Company overview:

Driver training runs in-house, with CDL school for new drivers. Lanes cover most of the US, with dense regional networks in Tennessee. Most drivers have been here five years or more.

Position summary:

This Student CDL Driver Trainee runs no-touch freight, mostly drop and hook. Pay is 62 to 68 cents per mile depending on experience. Average weekly pay $1,300 to $1,500. The work is on site and cannot be done remotely.

Duties:

• Check bills of lading, seals and piece counts at pickup and delivery.
• Report mechanical issues and road incidents right away.
• Log hours of service on the ELD and stay within HOS rules.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safety policies.
• Handle drop and hook, live loads and the occasional hand unload.
• Keep the cab clean and the truck presentable.

About you:

• 1-2 years of verifiable Class A tractor-trailer experience (recent CDL grads can apply to our trainee program)
• Minimum age 21.
• Current DOT medical card.
• Familiar with ELD systems such as Samsara or Omnitracs.

Preferred:

• Doubles/triples endorsement.

Schedule: OTR, out 2 to 3 weeks, then 3 to 4 days home

Why work with us:

Expected salary range: $20.50 - $23.00 per hour, plus bonus eligibility.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with 4% match.
• Three weeks of PTO to start.

TA Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We are unable to sponsor visas for this position.

Most hires start within two to three weeks of an offer.

Start: Within 30 days.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at TA Transportation.