CDL-A Trainee Truck Driver | Paid Training Available | Harrisburg, PA

CDL-A Trainee Truck Driver | Paid Training Available | Harrisburg, PA

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If you're ready to launch a long-term trucking career, our CDL-A trainee program serving drivers in and around the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 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 - $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: Harrisburg, PA 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 Harrisburg, PA
• 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 Harrisburg Area

Accepting CDL-A trainees from Harrisburg and surrounding ZIP codes, including:

17112, 17109, 17055, 17036, 17011

If you're located in or near Harrisburg 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