About the role
Start your driving career with a role designed for new CDL A holders in the Dayton, OH area. 365 Freight USA is hiring recent graduates and newly licensed CDL A drivers for a paid 4–6 week mentor training program. You will ride and work alongside an experienced driver, learn the day-to-day flow of professional trucking, and then transition into solo driving. After training, drivers can earn $1,600–$1,800 weekly with full benefits.
What we offer
- Paid training throughout the 4–6 week mentor period.
- Weekly earnings of $1,600–$1,800 after training.
- Direct deposit for weekly pay.
- Full benefits available after training completion.
- A structured starting opportunity for recent CDL A graduates to move from the classroom into real-world driving.
- Practical, on-the-road guidance from an experienced mentor before taking on solo driving responsibilities.
What you'll be doing
- Complete a 4–6 week paid mentor training period that includes learning daily driving routines, working with an experienced driver, and preparing to transition into solo driving.
- Drive with your mentor while assisting with pickups and deliveries and learning how to manage loads safely and efficiently.
- Follow safe driving practices, complete required vehicle and cargo checks, and develop consistent habits for professional over-the-road operations.
- Gain hands-on experience with trip flow, communication, and decision-making as you progress from a recent graduate to an independent driver.
What we're looking for
- Safety-first mindset: consistently follow DOT requirements, company procedures, and safe driving practices.
- Reliability: be punctual, maintain schedules, and handle responsibilities consistently during training and once driving solo.
- Coachability: be open to feedback from your mentor and willing to learn through real-time instruction on the road.
- Strong communication: maintain clear, timely contact with your mentor and dispatch, ask questions when needed, and communicate clearly about trip status and issues.