CDL A Regional Truck Driver - CDL Graduates

CDL A Regional Truck Driver - New CDL Graduates Welcome

Job Type: Driving

Just got your CDL and not sure what comes next? Or maybe you are an experienced driver tired of unpredictable OTR runs with no structure? Blue Ridge Haulers has a seat for both of you. Eastern Seaboard regional lanes, 100% no-touch dry van freight, a structured training program for new graduates, and bi‑weekly home time you can actually plan around.

• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time regional CDL‑A
• Territory:
  Eastern Seaboard regional routes
• Freight: 100% no‑touch dry van — primarily drop and hook
• Weekly Mileage:
  Approximately 2,500 miles average
• Home Time:
  Bi‑weekly — out approximately 12 days, home approximately 2
• Shifts:
  
  Daytime and nighttime operations per route schedule requirements

• CPM: $0.55 to $0.65 based on verified experience
• Weekly Gross: $1,200 to $1,500 based on experience and mileage
• Stop Pay: $15 per additional stop
• Trainee Weekly Pay: $650 per week during training
• Monthly Safety Bonus: $0.06 per mile for incident‑free driving and fuel efficiency compliance
• Paid Orientation: $300 — one day at nearest hub location

• Eligibility:
  Recent CDL graduates with minimum 120 hours from an accredited truck driving school and under 6 months OTR experience
• Duration: 4 to 6 weeks
• Format:
  One‑on‑one structured OTR training with a dedicated company trainer
• Compensation: $650 per week — guaranteed for full training duration
• Progression:
  Supervised evaluations and mentorship prior to solo dispatch
• Goal:
  Full transition to solo regional pay upon successful program completion

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training and orientation
• Pet rider program

• Age: 21 years minimum
• Driving Record:
  No major accidents, suspensions, or violations within the past 5 years
• DUI:
  No convictions within the past 5 years
• Employment:
  No involuntary termination from most recent position
• Employment History:
  Stable work history consistent with industry standards — reasonable gaps for training or education will be considered
• Criminal History:
  Certain convictions may disqualify — all records reviewed in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements
• Pre‑Employment Screening:
  Must pass DOT urine drug test, hair follicle test where required, and background check

• Safety‑focused, punctual, and reliable
• Comfortable with regional OTR schedules and bi‑weekly home time cycles
• Strong time management and professional communication skills
• Recent graduates seeking structured mentorship and experienced drivers preferring predictable consistent lanes are both encouraged to apply

New graduates get a real start. Experienced drivers get their lane back.