CDL-A Trainee Truck Driver | Paid Training Available | Des Moines, IA

CDL-A Trainee Truck Driver | Paid Training Available | Des Moines, IA

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If you are ready to launch a long-term trucking career, our CDL-A trainee program serving drivers in and around the Des Moines, Iowa metro area offers paid training, one-on-one mentorship, and a direct path to a full-time solo driving position with consistent weekly income and nationwide freight.

This program is built for new CDL-A holders and recent CDL school graduates who want stability, professional support, and real career growth not a short-term trainee seat.

Pay Breakdown

• Training Pay (First 46 Weeks): $650 per week
• Solo Driver Pay After Upgrade: $1,000 to $1,400+ weekly
• Mileage Pay (Post-Training): $0.43-$0.51 CPM (based on experience)
• Stop Pay: $15 per stop once upgraded
• Equipment: Assigned late-model automatic tractor after solo qualification

Drivers are paid weekly, and most trainees transition to solo status quickly once training benchmarks are met.

Route & Schedule Details

• OTR Schedule: 12 to 14 days out followed by a 34-hour home reset
• Freight Type: No-touch dry van freight
• Load Types: Mix of drop & hook and live load/unload
• Running Area: 48-state OTR after training
• Home Base: Des Moines, IA metro region

This position is designed to help new drivers gain real over-the-road experience while running consistent freight.

Program Requirements

• Valid CDL-A license (recent graduates encouraged to apply)
• Willingness to run OTR for two consecutive weeks
• Must live within 200 miles of Des Moines, IA
• Commitment to safety, reliability, and long-term career growth

Who This Program Is For

This CDL-A trainee position is ideal for drivers who:

• Recently completed CDL school
• Are looking for their first OTR driving opportunity
• Want paid training with structured mentorship
• Are focused on building a long-term trucking career

This Program Is NOT For

• Drivers seeking local or home-daily positions
• Drivers unwilling to run OTR
• Drivers looking for short-term or part-time work

Clear expectations upfront help ensure success for both drivers and dispatch.

Why This CDL-A Trainee Program Works

You earn pay from day one, receive structured real-world training, and upgrade quickly into a solo role with consistent miles and income. This is a true career-start program, not a dead-end trainee seat.

Once upgraded, drivers benefit from:

• Assigned equipment
• Predictable dispatch
• Nationwide freight availability
• Ongoing support from experienced operations teams

What Happens After Training

After completing the trainee phase, drivers are upgraded to a solo OTR position. Most drivers experience steady weekly miles and reliable income shortly after upgrading, with opportunities to continue advancing within the fleet.

Now Hiring in the Greater Des Moines Area

Accepting CDL-A trainees from Des Moines and surrounding ZIP codes, including 50310, 50315, 50317, 50023, 50266

If you are located in or near Des Moines and serious about starting a trucking career the right way, this program is built to help you succeed.

Start Your CDL-A Career Today

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