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CDL-A Trainee Truck Driver | Paid Training Available | Charlotte, NC

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CDL-A Trainee Truck Driver | Paid Training Available | Charlotte, NC | No Experience Required Start Earning Immediately If you're ready to begin a long-term trucking career, our

CDL-A trainee program serving drivers in and around the Charlotte, North Carolina metro area

offers

paid training, one‑on‑one mentorship, and a direct path to a full‑time solo OTR 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 support, and real career growth not a short‑term trainee seat.

Pay Breakdown

Training Pay (First 46 Weeks):

$650 per week

Solo Driver Pay After Upgrade:

$1,000–$1,400+ per week

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 once training benchmarks are met.

Route & Schedule Details

OTR Schedule:

1214 days out followed by a 34‑hour home reset

Freight Type:

No‑touch dry van

Load Types:

Mix of drop & hook and live load/unload

Running Area:

48‑state OTR after training

Home Base:

Charlotte, NC metro region

This position is built to help new drivers gain real over‑the‑road experience while running consistent 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 Charlotte, NC

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

Who This Program Is For 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

This Program Is NOT For

Drivers seeking

local or home‑daily positions

Drivers unwilling to run OTR

Drivers looking for part‑time or short‑term work

Clear expectations upfront help ensure success for both drivers and operations teams.

Why This CDL‑A Trainee Program Works 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

Predictable dispatch

Nationwide freight opportunities

Ongoing operational support

What Happens After Training 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.

Now Hiring in the Greater Charlotte Area Accepting CDL‑A trainees from Charlotte and surrounding ZIP codes, including:

28269, 28216, 28273, 28078, 28027

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

Start Your CDL‑A Career Today When you contact us,

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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