CDL-A Trainee Truck Driver | Paid Training Available | Louisville, KY

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CDL-A Trainee Truck Driver | Paid Training Available | Louisville, KY 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 Louisville, Kentucky 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 to $1,400+ weekly
Mileage Pay (Post-Training): $0.43 to $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 to 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: Louisville, KY metro region
This position is designed to help new drivers gain real 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 Louisville, KY
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 Louisville Area Accepting CDL-A trainees from Louisville and surrounding ZIP codes, including: 40214, 40218, 40229, 40291, 40118 If you're located in or near Louisville 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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Location:
Louisville
Salary:
$1,000 - $1,400 per hour
Category:
Transportation And Storage

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