CDL-A Trainee Truck Driver | Paid Training Available | Cincinnati, OH
CDL-A Trainee Truck Driver | Paid Training Available | Cincinnati, OH
No Experience Required Start Earning Immediately
If you're ready to launch a long-term trucking career, our CDL-A trainee program serving drivers in and around the Cincinnati, Ohio metro area offers paid training, one-on-one mentorship, and a direct path to a full-time solo driving position with consistent weekly income and nationwide freight.
This program is built for new CDL-A holders and recent CDL school graduates who want stability, professional 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+ weekly
- 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: 12-14 days out followed by a 34-hour home reset
- Freight Type: No-touch dry van freight
- Load Types: Mix of drop & hook and live load/unload
- Running Area: 48-state OTR after training
- Home Base: Cincinnati, OH metro region
This position is designed to help new drivers gain 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 Cincinnati, OH
- 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 short-term or part-time work
Clear expectations upfront help ensure success for both drivers and dispatch.
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 availability
- Ongoing support from experienced operations teams
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 Cincinnati Area
Accepting CDL-A trainees from Cincinnati and surrounding ZIP codes, including:
45211, 45238, 45231, 45150, 45069
If you're located in or near Cincinnati 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 reach out, include your name, ZIP code, and experience level so we can quickly confirm eligibility.
Call or text: 719-301-6891
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