CDL-A Trainee Paid Mentor Training

This seat is only for new drivers. If your CDL is recent or youre coming back after time away this fleet is built for you.

Were hiring around Palmdale Lancaster Quartz Hill and Rosamond for a refrigerated fleet based in Jurupa Valley.

Training first

Orientation lasts up to 2 days and pays $300 once youre hired. Lodging is covered. Then you drive with a mentor for 3 to 5 weeks about 200250 hours at $850 a week. You dont go solo until youre ready.

The schedule

About 12 to 14 days out then home every other weekend. You run reefer freight in California Oregon Washington Idaho Nevada Arizona and sometimes Utah. Loads sometimes pass near home. Weekly miles run .

One thing to know upfront: on home time the truck stays at the Jurupa Valley yard. It doesnt come home with you.

Why reefer pays more

• $1000$1300 average per week
• Monthly bonus up to $0.06 per mile (9200 miles a month 7 mpg no accidents)
• Stop pay: $25 for the first extra stop $35 for each one after
• $25 extra on short loads of 2599 miles
• $1000 weekly minimum for your first 3 months solo
• Paid weekly direct deposit

The freight

No-touch. Some pickups and deliveries are live load or live unload by appointment but you wont handle the freight.

The truck

An assigned Freightliner about 1.5 years old on average. Automatic or 10-speed. Most have an APU or inverter.

Benefits after 30 days

Medical dental vision and prescription plans. 401(k) life disability and paid vacation. Free online college for you and one dependent.

Riders and pets

An approved adult rider is allowed. One dog under 40 lbs is allowed after training.

Requirements

• Class A CDL 21
• Recent CDL graduate or returning driver
• 2 or fewer moving violations in 2 years
• No DUI/DWI in 10 years
• DOT physical hair and urine drug test

Why start here

• Built for new drivers
• Higher pay than dry van
• A weekly minimum for 3 months

Apply now and a recruiter will reach out to start your training.

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