Recent Graduate CDL-A Driver, Paid Training

Job overview

The Recent Graduate CDL-A Driver, Paid Training role is a full-time regional dry van position based in Ephrata, PA, with Eastern Regional Fleet routes and weekly or bi-weekly home time available. Pay is $850 per week during training and expected solo earnings of $1,600–$1,800+ per week after completing the mentor program. 18 Wheels USA helps new CDL-A drivers transition from school to regional driving through paid mentor training and support. The driver completes one-on-one mentor training before moving into an assigned truck and operating no-touch freight. The role supports safe, reliable regional transportation through professional driving, compliance with DOT and FMCSA requirements, and communication with dispatch.

What you'll do

• Complete paid one-on-one mentor training
• operate an assigned truck after training
• transport no-touch dry van freight on Eastern Regional routes
• follow safety requirements and meet DOT and FMCSA standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cdl-a driver

recent graduate

paid training

mentor program

regional driving

dry van

no-touch freight

ephrata pa

18 wheels usa

weekly pay

home time

medical insurance

401(k)

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one
• paid time off and holidays
• 401(k)
• performance and safety bonus opportunities
• paid orientation
• company-paid tolls and fuel program.

Why this role

Paid orientation and training, company-paid tolls and fuel program, 24/7 dispatch support, and pet and rider policy availability.

About the employer

18 Wheels Logistics is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Support Activities for Road Transportation. Sector: 48.