CDL Truck Driver - Recent Grads Welcome

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

10-4 Logistics USA is seeking full‑time W‑2 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, primarily east of I‑35. The company provides steady freight, reliable home time, late‑model equipment, and comprehensive benefits beginning on day one.

What we offer

• Stable W‑2 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 covers safe tractor‑trailer operation, compliant ELD use, trip reporting, pre‑trip and 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 United States.
• Manage schedules to meet pickup and delivery commitments and maintain on‑time performance.
• Maintain accurate ELD logs, trip reports, and DVIRs.
• Perform required pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections and report maintenance needs promptly.
• Communicate professionally with dispatch, customers, and team members.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL (or eligible for placement in the paid training program if recently graduated from an accredited CDL school with at least 120 hours of instruction).
• Compliance with DOT regulations and company safety policies.
• Ability to perform required job duties for OTR, regional, or dedicated operations primarily east of I‑35.