CDL A Dedicated Truck Driver - Taking New CDL Graduates
- Pittsfield, MA
- Walmart Johnstown
- Full-time
- Transport and Rail
- High School or equivalent
- Entry level
Beast Mode Truckin seeks Class A CDL drivers for a dedicated account operating 53' refrigerated (refer) trailers. This opportunity offers predictable daily home time, modern automatic equipment, primarily no-touch freight, and a structured mentor program for recent graduates.
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Compensation & benefits
- $1,500–$1,700 per week
- Pay per mile: $0.69–$0.81
- Trainee pay: $680 per week (drivers with under 6 months’ OTR/Regional experience)
- Stop pay: $10 for first stop; $15 for each additional stop
- Short-haul pay: $25 for loads under 50 miles
- Full benefits after 30 days, including medical, dental, 401(k), and paid time off
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Job details
- Equipment: 53' refrigerated trailers; modern automatic tractors; slip-seat operation
- Freight: 100% primarily no-touch freight with a mix of drop-and-hook and occasional live store load/unloads
- Account: Solid dedicated Eastern regional account with predictable daily home time
- Training: Mentor/ride-along program for approximately 4–6 weeks for trainees prior to solo assignments
- Schedule: 7-day operation; drivers must be available for day or night driving; typical 5–6 day work week (weekends not guaranteed)
- Mileage: Average approximately 1,700–1,800 miles per week
- Home base: Candidates must reside within 65 miles of Johnstown, NY; drivers based in the Buffalo, Boston, or New York City areas will not be considered for this account
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Minimum requirements
- Valid Class A CDL and minimum age 21
- Graduate of an accredited truck driving school (minimum 120 hours)
- Fair driving record: no major accidents, major violations, or suspensions within the past 5 years
- No DUI convictions within the past 5 years
- Not terminated from most recent employment for safety-related reasons
- Stable work history: generally stable 10-year employment history; at minimum six months of work in the last year or one year of work in the last three years
- Ability to pass pre-employment urine and hair drug screens
- Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis; certain convictions may disqualify
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Additional information
- Position is open to recent CDL graduates and experienced drivers seeking predictable schedules and modern equipment
- Emphasis on safety, reliability, and professional customer service
- Paid trainee program and structured mentoring designed to support new drivers and accelerate readiness for solo work