If you are ready to launch a long-term trucking career, our CDL-A trainee program serving drivers in and around the Memphis, Tennessee 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.
Training Pay (First 46 Weeks): $650 per week
Solo Driver Pay After Upgrade: $1,000$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
OTR Schedule: 1214 days out followed by a 34-hour home reset
Freight Type: No-touch dry van
Load Types: Drop & hook and live load/unload
Running Area: 48-state OTR after training
Home Base: Memphis, TN metro region
Valid CDL-A license (recent graduates encouraged)
Willing to run OTR for two consecutive weeks
Must live within 200 miles of Memphis, TN
Commitment to safety and long-term career growth
Recent CDL school graduates
Entry-level CDL-A drivers
Drivers looking for their first OTR position
Not for: local-only, home-daily, or part-time drivers.
After training, drivers upgrade to a solo OTR position with assigned equipment, steady miles, and consistent dispatch. Most drivers see reliable income shortly after upgrading.
Accepting CDL-A trainees from ZIP codes including:
38118, 38116, 38109, 38115, 38016
When you reach out, include your name, ZIP code, and experience level so we can quickly confirm eligibility.
Call or text: 719-301-6891
Include:
Name
ZIP code
Experience level (CDL trainee / recent grad)
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