CDL Truck Driver - Recent Grads Welcome

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

10-4 Logistics USA is seeking full-time W2 Class A CDL drivers based in Lakeland, FL, including candidates with limited or no professional driving experience through a paid Class A training program. Positions are available across OTR, regional, and dedicated fleets, operating primarily east of I-35 and serving customers throughout the Eastern U.S. The company provides steady freight, reliable home time, late-model equipment, and comprehensive benefits beginning on day one.

What we offer

• Stable W2 employment with year‑round freight and consistent work.
• Compensation range: $1,400 to $1,800 per week; pay issued by direct deposit weekly. Exact pay depends on experience and route.
• Fully paid training program for eligible recent CDL school graduates (three to five weeks).
• Safety and performance bonus opportunities.
• Reliable home time: weekly or every two weeks, depending on fleet assignment.
• Late‑model equipment: assigned 2024 or 2025 Freightliner or Kenworth tractors.
• Day‑one benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match after eligibility; paid time off and paid holidays; company‑paid life and AD&D insurance; pet and rider policies; paid orientation.

Training program (for candidates with limited or no experience)

• Paid three‑ to five‑week training for recent CDL school graduates who meet the minimum instruction requirement (at least 120 hours).
• Training includes safe tractor‑trailer operation, compliant ELD use, trip reporting, pre‑trip/post‑trip inspections, and company procedures.
• Progress is assessed through supervised driving and competency evaluations prior to solo assignments.

Typical duties

• Safely operate a Class A tractor‑trailer in accordance with DOT and company regulations.
• Haul primarily no‑touch dry van freight (approximately 70% drop‑and‑hook) for customers across the Eastern U.S.
• Manage schedules to meet pickup and delivery commitments and maintain on‑time performance.
• Maintain accurate ELD logs, trip reports, and DVIRs.
• Perform pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections and report equipment defects or safety concerns.
• Communicate professionally with dispatch, customers, and team members.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL (or eligible for training program as a recent CDL school graduate who meets the minimum instruction hours).
• Ability to comply with DOT regulations and company policies.
• Professional communication skills and commitment to safety and on‑time performance.