CDL-A Trainee Truck Driver | Paid Training Available | Charlotte, NC
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
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Training Pay (First 46 Weeks): $650 per week
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Solo Driver Pay After Upgrade: $1,000$1,400+ per week
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Mileage Pay (Post-Training): $0.43$0.51 CPM (based on experience)
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Stop Pay: $15 per stop once upgraded
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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
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OTR Schedule: 1214 days out followed by a 34-hour home reset
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Freight Type: No-touch dry van
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Load Types: Mix of drop & hook and live load/unload
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Running Area: 48-state OTR after training
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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
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Valid CDL-A license (recent graduates encouraged to apply)
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Willingness to run OTR for two consecutive weeks
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Must live within 200 miles of Charlotte, NC
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Commitment to safety, reliability, and long-term career growth
Who This Program Is For
This CDL-A trainee position is ideal for drivers who:
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Recently completed CDL school
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Are looking for their first OTR driving opportunity
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Want paid training with structured mentorship
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Are focused on building a long-term trucking career
This Program Is NOT For
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Drivers seeking local or home-daily positions
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Drivers unwilling to run OTR
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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:
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Assigned equipment
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Predictable dispatch
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Nationwide freight opportunities
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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 youre 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:
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Name
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ZIP code
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Experience level (CDL trainee / recent graduate)
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