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CDL-A Trainee Truck Driver | Paid Training Available | Columbus, OH No Experience Required Start Earning Immediately If you're ready to launch a long-term trucking career, our CDL-A trainee program serving drivers in and around the Columbus, Ohio 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 to $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: Columbus, OH 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 Columbus, OH 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 Columbus Area Accepting CDL-A trainees from Columbus and surrounding ZIP codes, including: 43229, 43230, 43207, 43068, 43123 If you're located in or near Columbus and serious about starting a trucking career the right way, this program is built to help you succeed. Start Your CDL-A Career Today When you reach out, include your name, ZIP code, and experience level so we can quickly confirm eligibility. Call or text: 719-301-6891