Start Strong as a CDL-A Driver | Paid OTR Training | Tampa, FL

New CDL-A License? Get Paid While You Gain Real Over-the-Road Experience

If you’re a newly licensed CDL-A driver in the Tampa Bay area and want a solid, dependable start in trucking, this paid trainee program is built to set you up for long-term success. You’ll earn pay from day one, train alongside experienced professionals, and move into a solo OTR position with steady miles and reliable weekly income.

This is a career-focused training opportunity designed for drivers who want consistency, structure, and growth—not a short-term trainee seat.

Pay & Compensation

• Training Pay: $650 per week for 4–6 weeks

• Solo Pay After Upgrade: $1,000–$1,400+ per week

• Mileage Pay: $0.43–$0.51 CPM after training (experience based)

• Stop Pay: $15 per stop once solo

• Pay Schedule: Weekly direct deposit

Most drivers move to solo status quickly after completing training requirements.

Equipment & Freight

• Assigned late-model automatic tractors after upgrade

• No-touch dry van freight

• Mix of drop & hook and live load/unload

• Nationwide freight lanes

This freight mix allows new drivers to focus on learning, safety, and building confidence.

Schedule & Operating Area

• OTR Schedule: 12–14 days out with a 34-hour home reset

• Operating Area: 48-state OTR after training

• Home Base: Tampa, FL metro region

This is a true over-the-road role designed to build experience and consistency.

Program Requirements

• Valid CDL-A license (recent graduates encouraged)

• Willing to run OTR for two consecutive weeks

• Must live within 200 miles of Tampa, FL

• Safety-focused with a professional work ethic

Who This Program Is Ideal For

• Recent CDL school graduates

• Entry-level CDL-A drivers

• Drivers seeking their first full-time OTR position

• Individuals committed to long-term trucking careers

This Program Is Not a Fit For

• Drivers seeking local or home-daily routes

• Part-time or short-term positions

• Anyone unwilling to operate OTR

Clear expectations help ensure success for everyone involved.

After Training

Once training is completed, drivers are upgraded to solo OTR status with assigned equipment, consistent dispatch, and steady weekly miles. Most drivers see predictable pay shortly after upgrading.

Now Hiring CDL-A Trainees in the Tampa Area

Accepting drivers from Tampa and nearby ZIP codes, including:
33602, 33604, 33610, 33614, 33511

Start Your CDL-A Career Today

When reaching out, include your name, ZIP code, and CDL experience level so eligibility can be confirmed quickly.

Call or text: 719-301-6891