CDL-A Trainee Truck Driver

If you're ready to launch a long-term trucking career, our CDL-A trainee program serving drivers in and around the Columbus, Ohio metro area offers paid training, one-on-one mentorship, and a direct path to a full-time solo driving position with consistent weekly income and nationwide freight.

This program is built for new CDL-A holders and recent CDL school graduates who want stability, professional support, and real career growth not a short-term trainee seat.

Mileage Pay (Post-Training): $0.43 to $0.51 CPM (based on experience)

Stop Pay: $15 per stop once upgraded

Drivers are paid weekly, and most trainees transition to solo status quickly once training benchmarks are met.

OTR Schedule: 12 to14 days out followed by a 34-hour home reset

Load Types: Mix of drop & hook and live load/unload

This position is designed to help new drivers gain real over-the-road experience while running consistent freight.

Valid CDL-A license (recent graduates encouraged to apply)

Willingness to run OTR for two consecutive weeks

Must live within 200 miles of Columbus, OH

Commitment to safety, reliability, and long-term career growth

This CDL-A trainee position is ideal for drivers who:

Recently completed CDL school

Are looking for their first OTR driving opportunity

Want paid training with structured mentorship

Are focused on building a long-term trucking career

Drivers seeking local or home-daily positions

Drivers unwilling to run OTR

Drivers looking for short-term or part-time work

Clear expectations upfront help ensure success for both drivers and dispatch.

You earn pay from day one, receive structured real-world training, and upgrade quickly into a solo role with consistent miles and income. This is a true career-start program, not a dead-end trainee seat.

Once upgraded, drivers benefit from:

Assigned equipment

Ongoing support from experienced operations teams

After completing the trainee phase, drivers are upgraded to a solo OTR position. Most drivers experience steady weekly miles and reliable income shortly after upgrading, with opportunities to continue advancing within the fleet.

Accepting CDL-A trainees from Columbus and surrounding ZIP codes, including:
43229, 43230, 43207, 43068, 43123

If you're located in or near Columbus and serious about starting a trucking career the right way, this program is built to help you succeed.

When you reach out, include your name, ZIP code, and experience level so we can quickly confirm eligibility.