CDL A Truck Driver Paid Training Program

Job Overview

Heartland Express is an award‑winning industry leader for on‑time service. We hire the best drivers in the industry. Our drivers are among the safest and most experienced on the road. We are looking for drivers to join our fleet to serve top shippers in America.

• Earn a strong mileage rate while you drive professionally with a certified driver trainer.
• One‑on‑one experience for each newly licensed Class A CDL holder.
• Learn all aspects of professional driving, including vehicle operation, advanced technology, road safety, and customer service.
• Drive 15,000 miles under the guidance of a certified trainer.
• Polish driving skills such as backing, parking, safe operation, and coupling.

• Latest Kenworth, Freightliner and International tractors. New vehicles under warranty. Nationwide shop network.
• Scheduled wage increases annually.
• All dry‑van freight. 48‑state operating area. Drop‑and‑hook. No‑touch freight.
• Paid orientation/training. Breakdown pay.
• Detention pay – $20 per hour.
• Newly remodeled coast‑to‑coast terminal facilities.
• Clean driver facilities: free showers, free laundry, TV, food and more.
• Driver appreciation events and assigned driver manager.
• Full health, dental, vision, life insurance; disability, hospitalization, critical illness coverage; prescription benefits; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) with match; paid vacation; driver bonuses ($0.01–$0.03 per mile safety bonus).

• Class A CDL permit (received within last 90 days).
• 21 years of age or older.
• Good work history and MVR.
• Safety‑first attitude and willingness to learn.
• DOT physical.

Pay Range: $40,000 – $65,000 per year.