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How much do driver trainee jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for driver trainee in Colorado is $52,527.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,100.00 and $61,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a driver trainee?

A driver trainee works with an employer to gain the knowledge and experience necessary to haul freight and operate tractor trailers. It usually involves the training you need to get a commercial driver's license (CDL). The process varies with the company, but it typically includes a combination of classroom time, safety coursework, and on-the-job route driving. Depending on the materials you carry, your duties may also involve earning additional license endorsements, such as hazardous material (HAZMAT). Your responsibilities may also be to load and unload trucks. You also have to record your work hours as per state and federal regulations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a driver trainee?

To thrive as a Driver Trainee, you typically need a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and a clean driving record. Familiarity with GPS navigation systems, vehicle inspection procedures, and, eventually, a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) are often required. Strong attention to safety, good communication, and a willingness to learn help trainees adapt quickly and work well with supervisors and customers. These skills and qualifications ensure safe driving practices, regulatory compliance, and readiness for advancement to full professional driving roles.

What types of training and support can I expect as a driver trainee?

As a Driver Trainee, you will typically participate in a structured training program that combines classroom instruction with on-the-road experience under the supervision of experienced drivers or instructors. You'll learn about vehicle safety, regulatory compliance, route navigation, and proper loading/unloading procedures. Most employers provide mentorship and regular feedback during training, ensuring you build confidence and develop safe driving habits before transitioning to independent routes. This supportive environment helps you gradually assume more responsibility while preparing for any required licensing exams.

What is the difference between Driver Trainee vs Driver?

AspectDriver TraineeDriver
Required CredentialsDriver's license, possibly a commercial licenseValid driver's license, commercial license if applicable
Work EnvironmentTraining sites, company vehicles, on-the-job trainingRegular routes, delivery or transportation settings
Employer & Industry UsageEntry-level position in transportation, logistics, or delivery companiesFull-time professional role in similar industries

Driver Trainee is an entry-level position where individuals learn driving skills and gain necessary certifications. Once training is complete, they typically advance to a Driver role, which involves operating vehicles regularly in transportation or delivery services. The main difference lies in experience level and job responsibilities, with Driver Trainee focusing on learning and development.

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Infographic showing various Driver Trainee job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 28% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,527 per year, or $25.3 per hour.

CDL Class A Driver Trainee

Aurora, CO • On-site

Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions
Construction Materials Wholesalers • 1 - 5K employees
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$24.42/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

This role is not open for submissions from outside staffing agencies

Earn Your CDL Class A — No Experience Necessary

Trulite Driver Trainee Program | Now Hiring in Aurora

WHAT BROUGHT YOU HERE

  • Trulite pays 100% of your CDL Class A training — tuition, testing fees, and required materials — through an approved partner driving school
  • Paid training 
  • Total compensation pay range (post-licensure driver rate) $24.42/hour
  • Quarterly safety bonus opportunities
  • Earn additional pay based on individual and team performance with our Monthly Production Incentive Compensation Program!
  • Shift days and hours Monday-Friday (daily route hours vary)
  • Benefits starting DAY ONE
  • A clear, structured path from trainee to licensed Class A driver — no prior CDL or trucking experience required

WHO YOU ARE

  • Someone looking to start a stable, well-supported career as a professional CDL driver — no CDL or prior trucking experience needed
  • A high school diploma or equivalent
  • Reliable and safety-minded, with a clean driving history
  • Ready to commit to a structured training and apprenticeship program
  • Willing to sign a service agreement with Trulite in exchange for fully sponsored CDL training (details provided during the application process)

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

As a Driver Trainee, you'll move through Trulite's four-phase program:

  • Application & Selection: HR screening, MVR/background review, DOT physical, and FMCSA Clearinghouse query
  • CDL Training: classroom instruction, behind-the-wheel driving, DOT compliance, glass-specific load securement, and CDL skills testing through an approved partner driving school
  • Driver Apprenticeship: supervised ride-along and local delivery routes with an assigned driver mentor, progressively increasing responsibility, and formal checkpoints at 30 and 60 days
  • Full Driver Status: independent route assignment safely operating a Class A tractor-trailer to deliver glass and aluminum products

SKILLS YOU BRING

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum age 21 for interstate routes (18 permitted for intrastate-only roles, where applicable)
  • Valid driver's license held continuously for at least 3 years, with no at-fault accidents or moving violations in the past 3 years, and no DUI, reckless driving, or license suspension on record
  • Able to pass a background check, DOT pre-employment drug screen, and FMCSA Clearinghouse query
  • Willingness to sign the Trulite training service agreement

WHY TRULITE

Trulite offers the most comprehensive benefit coverage in the industry. We give our employees immediate access to health, dental, vision and life insurance benefits, as well as short/long-term disability coverage to protect you financially if a non-occupational injury occurs.

We are pleased to offer a comprehensive wellness initiative that includes access a progressive financial training program.

Stay with us for a year and your 401k employer match is 100% vested and immediately becomes part of your ever-improving financial plan. This is also true for those who select and contribute to their Health Savings Account. We match on both employee and family coverage to help cover out-of-pocket expenses, and if unused it continues to grow until needed. The employer match for your HSA, if you choose to participate, is also vested immediately at 100%, improving your financial health.

Trulite bears most of the cost of your benefits. We structured these benefits because we care not only about your physical well-being but your financial health and welfare too. Let us show you why Trulite values you as an employee and how we will help you achieve financial independence.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and encourage our employees' differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

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