CDL-A Driver – Paid Training for Entry Level Drivers

Toledo, OH — New CDL-A drivers can earn up to $700 a week during paid training, then average $1,200–$1,400 gross weekly after moving into solo OTR driving.

If you've completed CDL school but haven't yet gained professional experience, this training opportunity provides a path into full-time refrigerated trucking.

Earnings

• Training: $100 per day, maximum $700 per week
• Typical training period: approximately 4 weeks
• Solo average: $1,200–$1,400 gross per week
• Starting solo mileage pay: $0.54 CPM
• $0.60 CPM after 6 months of verified solo driving experience
• Weekly direct deposit as a W-2 employee

OTR Work Details

Expect an average of 2,600–2,800 miles weekly hauling refrigerated freight. All loads are no-touch, and approximately 50% are drop-and-hook.

You'll receive an assigned Kenworth T680 with automatic transmission, APU, power inverter, refrigerator and sleeper equipment. No slip seating.

Home time is calculated at one day off for every six days out, up to four days.

Available Benefits

• Health and vision insurance options
• 401(k) retirement program after eligibility
• Paid vacation after one year

Minimum Hiring Criteria

• Must be 21 or older
• Hold a valid Class A CDL
• Have completed a minimum 120-hour CDL school in the past 6 months
• Previous professional truck driving experience is not required
• Meet applicable DOT and company safety standards

Daily duties include safe tractor-trailer operation, equipment inspections, on-time deliveries and compliance with Hours-of-Service rules.

Apply now and start building your OTR experience with paid training.