CDL Truck Driver Recent Grads Are Welcome

Overview

18 Wheels USA is seeking full-time W2 Class A CDL drivers, 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 W2 employment with yearround 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.
  • Latemodel equipment: assigned 2024 or 2025 Freightliner or Kenworth tractors.
  • Dayone benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match after eligibility; paid time off and paid holidays; companypaid life and AD&D insurance; pet and rider policies; paid orientation.

Training program (for candidates with limited or no experience)

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

Typical duties

  • Safely operate a Class A tractortrailer in accordance with DOT and company regulations.
  • Haul primarily notouch dry van freight (approximately 70% dropandhook) for customers across the Eastern U.S.
  • Manage schedules to meet pickup and delivery commitments and maintain ontime performance.
  • Maintain accurate ELD logs, trip reports, and DVIRs.
  • Communicate professionally with dispatch, customers, and team members.
  • Perform daily pretrip and posttrip inspections and report equipment issues promptly.

Minimum qualifications

  • Valid Class A CDL, or recent CDL school graduate who has completed at least 120 hours of instruction and is eligible for company training.
  • Satisfactory driving record demonstrating a commitment to safety.
  • Ability to pass a DOT physical and preemployment drug screen.

Why 18 Wheels USA

Small, focused operations that prioritize driver success through consistent loads, modern equipment, and an operations team that supports safe performance and dependable home time. Open to experienced drivers and recent graduates who meet training eligibility.

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