CDL-A Driver Trainee — Paid Training, Dry Van

Job overview

The CDL-A Driver Trainee role is based onsite in Bossier City, LA, with training and driving on the road. During mentor training, pay is $75 per day; solo drivers are paid $0.50 per mile, and the posting says drivers running 2,600–2,800 miles earn about $1,300–$1,400 per week. Red Hawk Trucking provides dry-van freight, described as 100% no-touch.

What you'll do

• Complete seven days of onboarding, skills evaluation, and any additional training needed
• then train on the road with a mentor for at least 10 days, driving five or more hours daily and completing a training checklist. Pass backing, pre-trip, and road tests to qualify for solo driving. The role involves dry-van freight, with drivers typically out one to two weeks, Monday through Saturday, and Sunday as the reset day. Requirements include age 21 or older, a Class A CDL, CDL school completed within the last 12 months with no carrier since, a DOT physical, and a urine drug test.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cdl-a driver trainee

paid training

dry van

bossier city la

red hawk trucking

mentor training

class a cdl

$75 per day training

$0.50 per mile solo

weekly pay

monday-saturday road schedule

sunday reset

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid hotel and $100 food allowance during onboarding
• $200 orientation pay and travel reimbursement up to $800
• health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage after 60 days
• 401(k) match up to 3%
• CDL school tuition reimbursement
• paid vacation, holidays, and tolls
• yearly pay increase.

Why this role

Paid hotel and $100 food allowance during onboarding; $200 orientation pay and travel reimbursement up to $800; tuition reimbursement, benefits after 60 days, and paid vacation and holidays.

About the employer

Red Hawk Trucking is hiring for this role. Industry: Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance. Sector: 48.