CDL-A Driver Apprentice | Paid Training | Local Routes | Schenectady, NY

CDL-A Driver Apprentice | Paid Training | Local Routes | Schenectady, NY

Program Overview: We are hiring motivated individuals for a structured CDL-A Driver Apprenticeship based at our Schenectady, NY distribution center. This entry-level training program offers hands-on experience, classroom instruction, and professional coaching designed to prepare candidates for local CDL-A driving roles within our fleet. Trainees are paid throughout the program and placed into full-time CDL-A positions upon successful completion.

Program Details: Paid, full-time training program (no over-the-road assignments) Local and regional routes drivers return home daily Structured instruction in classroom, closed-course, and live route environments Real-world experience as fueler, yard jockey, and trainee driver Equipment training on our in-service fleet 1-on-1 coaching from certified trainers Focused on safety, compliance, and operational readiness

Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years old Valid NYS driver's license with clean driving record Must pass DOT physical and drug screening Able to lift up to 100 lbs and move up to 3,000 lbs rolling weight Willingness to work varied shifts during training Interest in developing a long-term driving career

Compensation & Benefits: Hourly pay during all training phases Full benefits eligibility begins after 30 days (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)) Job placement into a full-time CDL-A driving position upon graduation No-cost training (no tuition or repayment obligations) All training performed locally using current company equipment

Program Highlights: Home daily, even during training No simulators training conducted on active fleet trucks Career-focused instruction with measurable progression Stable, year-round scheduling upon placement Backed by a regional brand with more than 90 years in logistics operations