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OTR Trainee CDL-A Driver – Opelika, AL

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  • Opelika, Alabama 36801, United States View on Map
  • Post Date : January 17, 2026
  • Salary: $1,000.00 - $1,400.00 / Weekly
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  • Job ID 49464

Job Description

Paid OTR CDL Training – Start Your Trucking Career the Right Way

New CDL-A license and ready to hit the road? If you’re located in or near Opelika, AL, this paid OTR trainee program is built to help you gain real over-the-road experience, consistent miles, and reliable pay—without being rushed through a low-quality training seat.

This is a career-builder, not a churn-and-burn trainee role.


💰 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 quickly once training benchmarks 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 safely, build confidence, and gain verifiable OTR experience.


🗺️ Schedule & Operating Area

  • OTR Schedule: 12–14 days out

  • Home Time: 34-hour reset

  • Operating Area: Lower 48 states after training

  • Driver Base: Opelika, AL and surrounding areas


✅ Program Requirements

  • Valid Class A CDL

  • Recent graduates encouraged to apply

  • Able to stay out two consecutive weeks OTR

  • Must live within a reasonable distance of Opelika, AL (ZIP 36801)

  • Safety-focused, reliable, and coachable


🎯 Best Fit For

  • Recent CDL school graduates

  • Entry-level CDL-A drivers

  • Drivers seeking their first stable OTR position

  • Individuals serious about long-term trucking careers


❌ Not a Fit If You’re Looking For

  • Local or home-daily driving

  • Regional-only routes

  • Part-time or short-term work

Clear expectations save everyone time.


🚦 After Training

Once upgraded, drivers receive:

  • Assigned equipment

  • Consistent dispatch

  • Predictable weekly pay

You focus on building experience—not chasing miles.


📢 Now Hiring OTR CDL-A Trainees – Opelika, AL

Accepting applicants from Opelika and surrounding Alabama ZIP codes.

📞 Call or text Melissa: 719-301-6891

🔗 Quick Apply:
https://classajobs411.com/cdl-driver-quick-apply/

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