CDL-A Trainee Truck Driver | Paid Training Program | Salt Lake , UT at Class Sal

CDL-A Trainee Truck Driver | Paid Training Program | Salt Lake City, UT

No Class A Experience Required — Paid Training from Day One

If you’re a newly licensed CDL-A driver in the Salt Lake City metro area and ready to launch your trucking career the right way, this paid CDL-A trainee program offers structured on-the-road training, experienced mentorship, and a direct path to a solo OTR driving position with consistent miles and reliable weekly pay.

This is a career-focused trainee opportunity built for stability and long‑term growth — not a short‑term or high‑turnover role.

• Training Pay: $650 per week for the first 4–6 weeks

• Solo Pay After Upgrade: $1,000–$1,400+ per week

• Mileage Pay: $0.43–$0.51 CPM after training (based on experience)

• Stop Pay: $15 per stop once upgraded

• Pay Frequency: Weekly direct deposit

Most drivers upgrade to solo quickly once training requirements are completed.

• Assigned late‑model automatic tractors after solo qualification

• No‑touch dry van freight

• Mix of drop & hook and live load/unload

• Nationwide freight lanes

This freight mix allows new drivers to focus on learning, safety, and building confidence.

• OTR
  
  Schedule:
  
  12–14 days out with a 34‑hour home reset

• Operating Area: 48‑state OTR after training

• Home Base: Salt Lake City, UT metro region

This is a true over‑the‑road position designed to build experience and consistency.

• Valid CDL-A license (recent graduates encouraged)

• Willingness to run OTR for two consecutive weeks

• Must live within 200 miles of Salt Lake City, UT

• Strong commitment to safety, reliability, and professionalism

• Recent CDL school graduates

• Entry‑level CDL-A drivers

• Drivers seeking their first full‑time OTR position

• Individuals focused on long‑term trucking careers

• Drivers seeking local or home‑daily routes

• Part‑time or short‑term driving positions

• Drivers unwilling to operate OTR

Clear expectations ensure better outcomes for everyone involved.

Upon completion of the trainee phase, drivers are upgraded to a solo OTR driving position with assigned equipment, consistent dispatch, and steady weekly miles. Most drivers see predictable pay shortly after upgrading.

Accepting drivers from Salt Lake City and nearby ZIP codes, including:
84104, 84116, 84118, 84119, 84044

If you’re located in or near Salt Lake City and ready to start your CDL-A career with structure and support, this program is built to help you succeed.

When reaching out, include your name, ZIP code, and experience level so eligibility can be confirmed quickly.

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