CDL Truck Driver 1800wkly - Recent Graduates
- Grand Rapids, MI
- 77,000 - 91,000 USD Annually
10-4 Logistics USA seeks full-time W-2 Class A CDL drivers, including recent CDL school graduates and candidates with limited professional driving experience. Positions are available across OTR, regional, and dedicated fleets, primarily operating east of I-35. The company provides steady freight, reliable home time, late-model equipment, and comprehensive benefits beginning on day one.
Compensation and benefits:
- Competitive weekly pay: $1,400 to $1,800 (varies by experience and route); pay issued weekly via direct deposit.
- Day-one medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match after eligibility, paid time off, and paid holidays.
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance; pet and rider policies; paid orientation.
- Safety and performance bonus opportunities; ongoing driver support and mentor assistance for trainees.
- W-2 employment with full benefits and weekly pay structure.
Equipment, freight, and schedule:
- Assigned late-model tractors (2024–2025 Freightliner or Kenworth).
- Primarily no-touch dry van freight; approximately 70% drop-and-hook.
- OTR, regional, and dedicated assignments with reliable home time: weekly or every-other-week depending on fleet.
Training program (for eligible recent graduates):
- Fully paid three- to five-week training program for candidates who have completed at least 120 hours of CDL instruction.
- Training curriculum includes safe tractor-trailer operation, ELD use, trip reporting, pre-trip/post-trip inspections, equipment securement, and company procedures.
- Progress evaluated through supervised driving and competency assessments prior to independent assignments.
Primary responsibilities:
- Safely operate Class A commercial motor vehicles in compliance with DOT regulations, state laws, and company policies.
- Complete scheduled pickups and deliveries, maintaining on-time performance across assigned routes.
- Maintain accurate ELD logs, trip reports, and DVIRs; perform and document daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report equipment issues promptly.
- Ensure proper cargo securement and handling consistent with dry van freight requirements.
- Communicate professionally and promptly with dispatch, customers, and team members regarding schedules and deliveries.
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 required pre-employment drug screen.
- Proficiency in English sufficient for safe operation and clear communication.
What to expect:
- A small, focused operation that emphasizes consistent loads, modern equipment, predictable home time, and driver support.
- Paid training and mentor assistance for eligible recent graduates to accelerate safe transition to independent driving.
- Opportunities for steady weekly earnings and additional performance-based compensation.
10-4 Logistics USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive work environment.