About the role: Begin your driving career with a position designed for new CDL-A holders based in Louisville, KY. 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 completion of training.
- A structured opportunity for recent CDL-A graduates to move from classroom instruction to real-world driving.
- Practical, on-the-road guidance from an assigned mentor prior to undertaking solo driving responsibilities.
What you'll be doing:
- Complete a 4–6 week paid mentor training period that includes learning routine driving procedures, 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 pre-trip/post-trip checks, and develop professional habits for 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: Adhere to DOT/FMCSA requirements, company procedures, and safe driving practices at all times.
- Reliability: Demonstrate consistent attendance, punctuality, and the ability to meet schedule and training responsibilities.
- Coachability: Be receptive to feedback from your mentor and willing to learn through real-time instruction on the road.
- Strong communication: Maintain regular contact with your mentor and dispatch, ask questions when needed, and communicate clearly.