Class A CDL Truck Driver | New CDL graduates - 0.70 CPM

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Kansas City, KS Until 9/28/2026 0+ years exp First posted July 30, 2026 Last posted July 30, 2026
Job description

The Training & Onboarding Process

  1. Paid Orientation: Held in Springdale, AR. We take care of you from day one—travel and hotel accommodations are fully provided, along with a $100 food stipend.
  2. On-the-Road Mentorship: Complete a minimum of 10 days of hands-on OTR training alongside an experienced driver mentor, earning a steady $75.00 per day.
  3. Solo Upgrade: Return to Arkansas for your final testing and instantly upgrade to full solo status with your own assigned truck.

Solo Fleet Compensation & Career Growth

  • Solo Launch: Start out at $0.35 CPM running an average of 2,500+ miles per wee during training.
  • 90-Day Step-Up: Your pay increases significantly to $0.70 CPM after just 3 months of safe solo driving.
  • 1-Year Milestone: Earn up to $0.80 CPM once you hit your one-year anniversary.
  • Additional Protection: Peace-of-mind breakdown pay of $40.00 after 24 hours.

Operations, Equipment & Perks

  • Miles & Lanes: High-volume dry van freight with steady, year-round miles across all 48 states.
  • Passenger Policy: Want to bring a loved one along? A passenger policy is available immediately after upgrading to solo status (no pets allowed).
  • Home Time: Home every 7-10 days.

Full W2 Benefits Package

  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
  • Paid Holidays: Earn $100.00 per holiday
  • Paid Vacation: Full vacation eligibility after your first year

Job Requirements

  • License: Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
  • Recent Grads Welcomed: Your Class A CDL must have been obtained within the past 12 months.
  • Experience Cap: Designed for entry-level drivers; you must have limited recent carrier experience (no more than 3 months with any other carrier).
  • Compliance: Must meet all DOT safety, background, and drug & alcohol requirements.
About this role

Summary

Train and drive long-haul trucks, earning up to $0.70 CPM with benefits.

Job title

Class A CDL Truck Driver | New CDL graduates - 0.70 CPM

Experience level

entry level

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

transportation

Location requirements

Kansas City, KS; remote not allowed.

Salary

$12k–$56k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Class A CDLDOT compliancebackground checkdrug & alcohol test

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

truck drivingOTRdry van
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Kansas City, KS, USA

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