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CDL-A Trainee Truck Driver | Paid Training Available | Chicago, IL
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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 to$1,400+ weekly
Mileage Pay (Post-Training):
$0.43 to$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:
12-14 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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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 to$1,400+ weekly
Mileage Pay (Post-Training):
$0.43 to$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:
12-14 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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