CDL-A Trainee Truck Driver

2 days ago

Chicago, United States Class A Jobs 411 Full time

CDL-A Trainee Truck Driver | Paid Training Available | Chicago, IL No Experience Required Start Earning Immediately If you are ready to launch a long-term trucking career, our CDL-A trainee program serving drivers in and around the Chicago, Illinois 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 designed for new CDL-A holders and recent CDL school graduates who want stability, structured training, and a clear path to long-term career growth in over-the-road trucking. Pay Breakdown Training Pay (First 46 Weeks): $650 per week Solo Driver Pay After Upgrade: $1,000$1,400+ weekly Mileage Pay (Post-Training): $0.43$0.51 CPM (based on experience) Stop Pay: $15 per stop once upgraded Equipment: Assigned late-model automatic tractor after solo qualification Drivers are paid weekly, and most trainees transition to solo status quickly after completing training benchmarks. Route & Schedule Details OTR Schedule: 1214 days out followed by a 34-hour reset Freight Type: No-touch dry van freight Load Types: Drop & hook and live load/unload Running Area: 48-state OTR after training Home Base: Chicago, IL metro region This position provides new drivers with real over-the-road experience while running consistent, nationwide freight. Program Requirements Valid CDL-A license (recent graduates encouraged to apply) Willingness to run OTR for two consecutive weeks Must live within 200 miles of Chicago, IL Commitment to safety, reliability, and long-term career growth Who This Program Is For This CDL-A trainee position is ideal for: Recent CDL school graduates Entry-level CDL-A drivers Drivers seeking their first OTR driving opportunity This program is not for drivers seeking local, home-daily, or part-time positions. Why This CDL-A Trainee Program Works You earn pay from day one, receive hands-on training with experienced mentors, and upgrade quickly into a solo OTR role with consistent miles and predictable income. This is a career-start program, not a short-term trainee seat. What Happens After Training After completing the trainee phase, drivers are upgraded to a solo OTR position with assigned equipment, steady dispatch, and access to nationwide freight lanes. Most drivers experience reliable weekly income shortly after upgrading. Now Hiring in the Greater Chicago Area Accepting CDL-A trainees from Chicago and surrounding ZIP codes, including: 60629, 60632, 60617, 60623, 60411 Start Your CDL-A Career Today When you contact us, please include your name, ZIP code, and experience level so we can quickly confirm eligibility. Call or text: 719-301-6891 Include: Name ZIP code Experience level (CDL trainee / recent graduate)

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