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Posted August 17, 2026

Regional Class A CDL Driver - Trainees Welcome

Blue Ridge Haulers
Merced, CA, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Skip the fluff and get the facts. We are looking for dependable CDL-A drivers to cover a high-volume regional loop across CA, NV, OR, WA, UT, and ID. Clear expectations, steady work, and competitive pay from day one.

What Youll Earn
  • Weekly Average: $1,200 $1,500 (Top performers reach $1,800/week)

  • First 90 Days Safety Net: $1,000 weekly pay guarantee once you go solo

  • Consistent Runs: 1,900 2,300 miles per week

  • Additional Compensation: $15 stop pay + OTR rates for short-haul trips

Shift & Home Time
  • Home Time: Every 14 days

  • Schedules: Day/Night shifts with weekend availability required

  • Holidays: Flexible scheduling arranged through your lead coordinator

Load Details
  • Hauling: Temperature-controlled freight (Reefer)

  • Workload: 100% No-Touch Freight (approx. 60% Drop & Hook, plus live loads/unloads)

CDL Student & Trainee Program

Just finished CDL school? Well help you get on the road:

  • Prerequisite: 120+ credit hours from an accredited trucking school

  • Paid On-the-Road Training: $850/week fixed pay during 4 to 6 weeks of mentorship

  • Fast Track: Full solo pay rate immediately upon completion

Full Benefits (Eligible Day 31)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription plans

  • 401(k) with match + Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance

  • Immediate PTO Accrual: Start earning paid time off from Day 1

Minimum Requirements
  • Age 21+ with a valid CDL-A

  • Recent CDL grads (120+ hr school) OR 6+ months verifiable OTR experience in the last year

  • Clean driving history (Max 2 moving violations in 2 years; no major accidents in 5 years)

  • No DUI/DWI in the past 510 years (Never in a commercial vehicle)

  • Pass required background check, urine, and hair follicle drug screens

Ready to work for a company that respects your time? Submit your application now for a fast response from our hiring team.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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