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Class A CDL Truck Driver - Home Weekly - New CDL Graduates OK

Beast Mode Truckin

Burley, ID • On-site

$1.3K - $1.8K/wk

Other

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 hours ago

Job description

Beast Mode Truckin seeks Class A CDL drivers, including recent graduates from accredited truck driving programs, for Western regional, no‑touch dry van service. This is a weekly‑home opportunity with trainer support for new drivers.

  • Schedule & routing: Western regional lanes (I‑5, I‑15, I‑84, I‑90). Weekly home time. Training requires 4–6 weeks OTR with a trainer.
  • Equipment & freight: 53' dry van; 100% no‑touch freight (drop‑and‑hook with occasional live load/unload).
  • Mileage: Average approximately 2,200–2,500 miles per week (cycle dependent).

Compensation & benefits

  • $1,300–$1,800 per week.
  • Trainee pay: $800 per week for ~4–6 weeks.
  • Post‑training pay: base per‑mile pay typically ranges from $0.55 to $0.75 depending on experience and miles;
  • $15 stop pay; up to $0.06 per mile monthly performance Bonus. Full benefits after 30 days: medical, dental, 401(k), paid time off.

Minimum requirements

  • Minimum age: 21.
  • Valid Class A CDL.
  • Graduation from an accredited truck driving school with at least 120 hours (new graduates accepted).
  • Fair driving record with no major accidents, major violations, or suspensions in the past 5 years.
  • Not terminated from most recent employer for safety‑related cause.
  • Consistent employment history covering the past 10 years with limited unemployment (maximum 6 months unemployed in the last year and 1 year unemployed in the last 3 years).
  • Ability to pass pre‑employment urine and hair drug screening and background checks.

Selection considerations: Candidates are evaluated on driving history, background screening, and employment verification. Safety, reliability, and professionalism are primary hiring factors.