CDL A Truck Driver Trainee – Charlotte, NC

Paid Training Program | Start Your Driving Career

Just earned your CDL-A and ready to get on the road? Drivers in the Charlotte, NC area can enter a structured paid training program designed to build real-world experience, steady miles, and long-term earning potential.

This is not a waiting program—you’ll be running freight and gaining experience from the start.

What You’ll Earn

• Training Pay: $650/week (typically 4–6 weeks)
• After Training: $1,000–$1,400+ weekly
• Mileage Pay: $0.43 – $0.51 CPM
• Stop Pay: $15 per stop after upgrade
• Weekly direct deposit

Freight & Equipment

• No-touch dry van freight
• Mix of drop & hook and live loads
• Running freight across all 48 states
• Automatic trucks assigned after training

Schedule

• Out 12–14 days at a time
• 34-hour reset at home
• Nationwide routes after training
• Based out of Charlotte, NC (28202 and surrounding areas)

Requirements

• Valid CDL-A license
• Open to recent CDL school graduates
• Must be able to stay out 2 weeks at a time
• Must live near Charlotte, NC
• Dependable and safety-focused

Who This Is For

• New CDL-A drivers needing OTR experience
• Drivers ready to start earning after school
• Individuals looking for a long-term career path

Not a Fit If You Want

• Local or home-daily routes
• Regional-only driving
• Short-term or temporary work

After Training

• Assigned your own truck
• Consistent dispatch and miles
• More stable weekly income

Apply Now

Now hiring CDL-A trainees in Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas. Positions fill quickly—apply today.