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

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Charlotte, NC

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

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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 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:

  • Name

  • ZIP code

  • Experience level (CDL trainee / recent graduate)

Posted 2025-12-12

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