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TMC

CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Weekends

Chicago, IL · On-site

$100K/yr

Paid orientation and training - see more details below Train & Apprentice with TMC! Apply Now ... Our student driver training program is recognized as one of the best in the country. It is also one ...

TMC

CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Weekends

Columbus, OH · On-site

$1K - $1K/wk

Paid orientation and training - see more details below Train & Apprentice with TMC! Apply Now ... Our student driver training program is recognized as one of the best in the country. It is also one ...

TMC

CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Weekends

Detroit, MI · On-site

$1K - $1K/wk

Paid orientation and training - see more details below Train & Apprentice with TMC! Apply Now ... Our student driver training program is recognized as one of the best in the country. It is also one ...

TMC

CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Weekends

Cleveland, OH

$1K - $1K/wk

Paid orientation and training - see more details below Train & Apprentice with TMC! Apply Now ... Our student driver training program is recognized as one of the best in the country. It is also one ...

TMC

CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Weekends

Chicago, IL · On-site

$1K - $1K/wk

Paid orientation and training - see more details below Train & Apprentice with TMC! Apply Now ... Our student driver training program is recognized as one of the best in the country. It is also one ...

TMC

CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Weekends

Detroit, MI · On-site

$100K/yr

Paid orientation and training - see more details below Train & Apprentice with TMC! Apply Now ... Our student driver training program is recognized as one of the best in the country. It is also one ...

TMC

CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Weekends

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$1K - $1K/wk

Paid orientation and training - see more details below Train & Apprentice with TMC! Apply Now ... Our student driver training program is recognized as one of the best in the country. It is also one ...

TMC

CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Weekends

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$1K - $1K/wk

Paid orientation and training - see more details below Train & Apprentice with TMC! Apply Now ... Our student driver training program is recognized as one of the best in the country. It is also one ...

TMC

CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Weekends

Orland Park, IL · On-site

$1K - $1K/wk

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TMC

CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Weekends

Canton, MI · On-site

$100K/yr

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TMC

CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Weekends

Collegeville, PA · On-site

$1K - $1K/wk

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TMC

CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Weekends

Crystal Lake, IL · On-site

$100K/yr

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TMC

CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Weekends

Kalamazoo, MI · On-site

$100K/yr

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TMC

CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Weekends

Chicago, IL

$1K - $1K/wk

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TMC

CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Weekends

Palatine, IL · On-site

$100K/yr

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TMC

CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Weekends

Lancaster, PA · On-site

$1K - $1K/wk

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TMC

CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Weekends

Decatur, IL · On-site

$100K/yr

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TMC

CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Weekends

Lancaster, OH

$1K - $1K/wk

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TMC

CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Weekends

West Chester, PA

$1K - $1K/wk

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TMC

CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Weekends

Gurnee, IL · On-site

$100K/yr

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How much do train driver apprenticeship jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for train driver apprenticeship in the United States is $23.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $26.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What types of hands-on training and mentorship can I expect during a Train Driver Apprenticeship?

During a Train Driver Apprenticeship, you will receive comprehensive hands-on training that typically includes simulator sessions, supervised train driving, and shadowing experienced drivers. Apprentices work alongside mentors who provide guidance on safety protocols, operational procedures, and customer service. You’ll gradually take on more responsibility as you build confidence and demonstrate competency in both technical and situational aspects of the role. Regular feedback and assessments help ensure you’re well-prepared for independent operation upon completion of the program.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Train Driver Apprentice, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Train Driver Apprentice, you need a good standard of literacy and numeracy, mechanical aptitude, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with train control systems, safety protocols, and sometimes completion of a relevant apprenticeship program are essential. Strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to stay calm under pressure set outstanding candidates apart. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring passenger safety, adhering to strict schedules, and effectively responding to emergencies.

What is the difference between Train Driver Apprenticeship vs Train Conductor?

AspectTrain Driver ApprenticeshipTrain Conductor
Required CredentialsDriving licenses, safety certifications, technical trainingCustomer service skills, safety protocols, certification in passenger safety
Work EnvironmentLocomotive cab, rail yards, on-track operationsPassenger cars, stations, onboard train
Employer & Industry UsageRail companies, transportation agenciesRail companies, transit authorities

The main difference is that Train Driver Apprenticeships focus on operating and controlling trains, requiring technical driving skills and certifications. Train Conductors primarily handle passenger safety, ticketing, and customer service onboard trains. Both roles are essential in rail transportation but differ in responsibilities and required qualifications.

What is a Train Driver Apprenticeship?

A Train Driver Apprenticeship is a structured training program that combines classroom learning with practical, on-the-job experience to prepare individuals for a career as a train driver. Apprentices learn about railway safety, train operations, signaling systems, and customer service while working under the guidance of experienced drivers. The program typically lasts between 12 to 24 months, after which apprentices become fully qualified train drivers. Successful completion of the apprenticeship leads to recognized certification and the opportunity to work with train operating companies.
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Infographic showing various Train Driver Apprenticeship job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 91% Full Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,537 per year, or $23.3 per hour.
CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Weekends

CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Weekends

TMC

Chicago, IL • On-site

$100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

TMC is Now Hiring CDL-A Recent Graduates!No Experience? No Problem! New Drivers Earn Up to $100,000/Year!


Why Choose TMC?
  • New drivers are earning up to $100,000 per year
    • Earn $1,350 - $1,600 per week
  • Home weekends - our drivers typically run within a 1,200-mile radius of their home
  • Best-in-class training - our Student Driver (Apprentice) training program is recognized as one of the best in the country!
  • Health insurance - medical, dental, vision, and prescription
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid orientation and training - see more details below

Train & Apprentice with TMC! Apply Now!


Additional Benefits:
  • Weekly pay & direct deposit
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Top-quality Peterbilt equipment
  • Paid vacation
  • Eligible for CDL school tuition reimbursement


Orientation & Training:

TMC offers an orientation and flatbed training program just for you! We've been training apprentice drivers for nearly 30 years.

Our student driver training program is recognized as one of the best in the country. It is also one of the few on-the-job truck driver training programs approved by the Department of Labor as a certified Heavy Truck Driver Apprenticeship program! Apprentice drivers are paid $650 per week during orientation and OTR training with one of our certified flatbed driver trainers!


  • Home time is important to us, so we try our best to pair you with a trainer who lives within 150 miles of your home so you can enjoy your weekends with friends or family
  • Orientation is two weeks at one of our training facilities located in Des Moines, Iowa, or Columbia, South Carolina. Orientation is followed by five weeks over-the-road (OTR) with a Driver Trainer (4 weeks if you have an Automatic Transmission restriction printed on your Class A CDL)
  • Apprentice drivers are paid $650 per week during orientation and OTR training with one of our certified flatbed driver trainers
  • Some first-year drivers are earning up to $100,000 per year!


Requirements: 
  • Class A CDL
  • No recent DOT-reportable accidents or DUIs
  • Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements


Start Your Career with TMC -  Apply Now!

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