Class A CDL-A Truck Driver — new CDL grad near Gary, IN? Get paid OTR training, weekly direct deposit, no-touch dry van freight, and $1,000+/week average after upgrade.

New Class A CDL-A Drivers: Paid OTR Training & Weekly Pay | Gary, IN

If you’re a newly licensed CDL-A driver in the Gary, Indiana area and want a structured, professional start to your trucking career, this paid over-the-road training program is built to help you gain real experience, steady miles, and dependable weekly pay from day one.

This program focuses on building long-term, verifiable OTR experience with consistent freight and driver support.

Pay & Earnings

• Paid Training: Weekly training pay during program completion

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

• Mileage Pay: Experience-based pay structure after training

• Performance Bonus: Weekly driver performance bonus available

• Pay Schedule: Weekly direct deposit

Most drivers transition to solo operation once training requirements and safety benchmarks are successfully completed.

Equipment & Freight

• Late-model automatic tractors assigned after upgrade

• No-touch dry van freight

• Mix of drop & hook and live load/unload

• Consistent Eastern U.S. freight lanes

This program is designed to teach safe, efficient driving while keeping you moving with steady dispatch support.

Schedule & Operating Area

• OTR Schedule: Approximately 12–14 days out with home time every two weeks

• Operating Area: Midwest and Southeastern United States

• Driver Base: Gary, IN and surrounding hiring area

Built for drivers who want to stack miles, build confidence, and grow fast.

Program Requirements

• Valid CDL-A license (recent graduates encouraged)

• Must be willing to stay out two consecutive weeks OTR

• Must live within approximately 100 miles of Gary, IN

• Safety-focused, reliable, and willing to learn

Who This Program Is Best For

• Recent CDL school graduates

• Entry-level CDL-A drivers

• Drivers who want structured OTR training

• Drivers looking to build long-term trucking careers

Not a Fit If You’re Looking For

• Local / home-daily driving

• Part-time or temporary work

• Regional-only driving positions

Clear expectations = faster success.

After Training (Solo Upgrade)

Once upgraded to solo status, drivers receive assigned equipment, consistent dispatch, and predictable weekly income. From there, the focus is on building experience, maintaining steady miles, and staying safe and productive.

Now Hiring CDL-A Trainees – Gary, Indiana Area

Accepting applicants from Gary and surrounding hiring ZIP codes.

Apply Today

When applying or contacting recruiting, include your name, ZIP code, and CDL experience level to confirm eligibility quickly.

Call or Text: 719-301-6891