
New CDL-A Drivers – Paid Training Program | Los Angeles, CA
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Job ID 1382
Job Description
New CDL-A Drivers – Paid Training Program | Los Angeles, CA
Just earned your CDL-A? Get paid while you gain real over-the-road experience.
If you’re a newly licensed CDL-A driver in the Los Angeles area and want a structured, professional start—not a churn-and-burn trainee seat—this paid OTR training program is built to help you gain confidence, miles, and steady income from day one.
This is a career-builder program for drivers who want consistency, support, and long-term opportunity in trucking.
Pay & Compensation
Training Pay: $650 per week for 4–6 weeks
Solo Pay After Upgrade: $1,000–$1,400+ per week
Mileage Pay: $0.43–$0.51 CPM (experience based)
Stop Pay: $15 per stop once solo
Pay Schedule: Weekly direct deposit
Most drivers transition to solo status quickly after completing training requirements.
Equipment & Freight
Late-model automatic tractors assigned after upgrade
No-touch dry van freight
Mix of drop & hook and live load/unload
Consistent nationwide freight lanes
The goal is simple: learn the job correctly, safely, and without unnecessary stress.
Schedule & Operating Area
OTR Schedule: 12–14 days out with a 34-hour home reset
Operating Area: Lower 48 states after training
Driver Base: Los Angeles, CA metro area
This is a true over-the-road position designed to establish experience and dependable miles.
Program Requirements
Valid CDL-A license (recent graduates encouraged)
Ability to run OTR for two consecutive weeks
Must live within 200 miles of Los Angeles, CA
Safety-focused, dependable, and coachable
Who This Is Best For
Recent CDL school graduates
Entry-level CDL-A drivers
Drivers seeking their first stable OTR role
Individuals committed to a long-term trucking career
This Program Is Not a Fit For
Drivers seeking local or home-daily routes
Part-time or short-term positions
Anyone unwilling to operate OTR
Clear expectations help everyone succeed.
After Training
Once upgraded, drivers receive assigned equipment, consistent dispatch, and steady weekly miles. Pay becomes predictable, and drivers can focus on building experience—not wondering where the next load is coming from.
Now Hiring CDL-A Trainees – Los Angeles Area
Accepting applicants from Los Angeles and surrounding ZIP codes.
Apply Today
When reaching out, include your name, ZIP code, and CDL experience level so eligibility can be confirmed quickly.
📞 Call or text: 719-301-6891
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