CDL-A Recent Graduate — Paid Regional Training

Job overview

The CDL-A Recent Graduate — Paid Regional Training role is an onsite position based in Elmore, AL, with an Eastern Regional fleet and weekly or biweekly home time available. Compensation is $850 per week during mentor training, followed by expected solo earnings of $1,600–$1,800 or more per week. The role includes one-on-one mentor training and an assigned truck after successful completion. The position gives recent CDL school graduates a path from supervised training to solo driving while hauling no-touch dry van freight. Drivers support regional freight movement and safe operations, with dispatch support available around the clock.

What you'll do

• Complete one-on-one mentor training
• haul no-touch dry van freight on the Eastern Regional fleet
• transition to solo driving and an assigned truck after successfully completing training
• meet DOT and FMCSA requirements and maintain safe driving practices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cdl-a

recent graduate

paid regional training

elmore al

18 wheels logistics

$850 weekly training pay

$1,600–$1,800+ solo weekly

no-touch dry van

eastern regional fleet

120 cdl school hours

weekly or biweekly home time

24/7 dispatch

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one
• paid time off and holidays
• 401(k)
• pet and rider policy available.

Why this role

Open to recent graduates with at least 120 hours at an accredited CDL school; paid orientation; performance and safety bonus opportunities; company-paid tolls; fuel program; 24/7 dispatch support; pet and rider policy available.

About the employer

18 Wheels Logistics is hiring for this role. Industry: Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services. Sector: 54.