CDL Truck Driver 1800wkly - Recent Graduates

Location: Kalamazoo, MI — 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.
• Secure freight in accordance with regulations and company procedures.
• Report incidents, mechanical issues, and delays to dispatch in a timely manner.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and basic care of assigned equipment.
• Communicate professionally with dispatch, customers, and other personnel as required.

Qualifications and eligibility

• Valid Class A CDL (recent graduates who meet training eligibility are encouraged to apply).
• Eligibility for the company’s training program requires completion of at least 120 hours of CDL instruction.
• Ability to comply with DOT regulations and company safety policies; completion of required competency assessments for independent driving assignments.

Employment with 10-4 Logistics USA in Kalamazoo offers structured training options,