OTR Trainee CDL-A Driver – Des Moines, IA

New CDL-A License? Get Paid to Learn OTR the Right Way

If you’re a newly licensed CDL-A driver in the Des Moines, IA area and want a structured, professional start—not a churn-and-burn trainee seat—this paid OTR training program is designed to help you gain real over-the-road experience, steady miles, and dependable pay from day one.

This is a career-builder, not a seat-filler job.

Pay & Earnings

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

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

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

• Stop Pay: $15 per stop once solo

• Pay Schedule: Weekly direct deposit

Most drivers upgrade to solo quickly once training requirements are met.

Equipment & Freight

• Assigned late-model automatic tractors after upgrade

• No-touch dry van freight

• Mix of drop & hook and live load/unload

• Steady nationwide freight lanes

The goal is simple: learn the job the right way, safely, without unnecessary pressure.

Schedule & Operating Area

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

• Operating Area: Lower 48 states after training

• Driver Base: Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

This role is built to establish strong, verifiable OTR experience with reliable miles.

Program Requirements

• Valid CDL-A license (recent graduates encouraged)

• Able to stay out two consecutive weeks OTR

• Must live within reasonable hiring distance of Des Moines, IA

• Safety-focused, reliable, and coachable

Best Fit For

• Recent CDL school graduates

• Entry-level CDL-A drivers

• Drivers looking for their first stable OTR position

• People serious about building a long-term trucking career

Not a Fit If You’re Looking For

• Local or home-daily driving

• Part-time or short-term work

• Regional-only routes

Clear expectations save everyone time.

After Training

Once upgraded, drivers receive assigned equipment, consistent dispatch, and predictable weekly pay.
You focus on building experience—not chasing miles.

Now Hiring OTR CDL-A Trainees – Des Moines, IA Area

Accepting applicants from Des Moines and surrounding Iowa ZIP codes.

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Include your name, ZIP code, and CDL experience level so eligibility can be confirmed quickly.

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