CDL A Regional Driver Trainee

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Columbus, OH (regional routes across the Midwest and East)

365 Freight USA is hiring recent CDL-A graduates and newly licensed drivers for a paid 4- to 6-week mentor program based out of Columbus, Ohio, that leads to solo regional driving. This opportunity provides hands-on road training, modern equipment, full benefits after training, and a clear path into regional routes serving Ohio, the Midwest, and the Eastern states. Candidates should be prepared to build safe driving habits and transition to a steady solo role operating out of the Columbus area.

What this position offers

• Paid 4- to 6-week mentor training paired with an experienced driver
• Weekly pay of $1,600 to $1,800 after successful completion of training
• Weekly pay via direct deposit
• Regional routes across Ohio, the Midwest, and the Eastern U.S., with schedules designed to keep drivers closer to home
• Brand-new Volvo VNL tractors
• Drop-and-hook dry van freight for more predictable loading and unloading
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) match, paid time off (PTO), and referral bonuses available after training
• Ongoing support and performance-based bonus opportunities

Route details

• Begin with a paid mentor program focused on safe, professional driving skills
• Transition into solo regional assignments operating from the Columbus area after training
• Run dry van freight on regional routes throughout Ohio, the Midwest, and the Eastern U.S.
• Adhere to DOT regulations, company policies, and hours-of-service requirements
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and maintain accurate logs and required paperwork
• Communicate professionally with mentors, dispatch, and customers

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL
• Graduate of an accredited CDL school
• Clean motor vehicle record
• Able to meet DOT physical requirements and complete required pre-employment screenings
• Safety-first mindset, reliability, coachability, and professional communication skills
• No prior over-the-road experience required

About the employer

365 Freight USA supports new CDL-A drivers with paid training, newer equipment, and a structured path into regional solo driving. 365 Freight USA is an equal opportunity employer.