If you are ready to launch a long-term trucking career, our CDL-A trainee program serving drivers in and around the Kansas City, Missouri 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.
Training Pay (First 46 Weeks): $650 per week
Solo Driver Pay After Upgrade: $1,000 to $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.
OTR Schedule: 12-14 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: Kansas City, MO metro region
This position is designed to help new drivers gain real over-the-road experience while running consistent freight.
Valid CDL-A license (recent graduates encouraged to apply)
Willingness to run OTR for two consecutive weeks
Must live within 200 miles of Kansas City, MO
Commitment to safety, reliability, and long-term career growth
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
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.
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
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.
Accepting CDL-A trainees from Kansas City and surrounding ZIP codes, including:
64118, 64133, 64114, 64151, 64055
If youre located in or near Kansas City and serious about starting a trucking career the right way, this program is built to help you succeed.
When you reach out, include your name, ZIP code, and experience level so we can quickly confirm eligibility.
Call or text: 719-301-6891
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