If your are ready to start a long-term trucking career, our CDL-A trainee program serving drivers in and around the Houston, Texas metro area offers paid training, one-on-one mentorship, and a clear path to a full-time solo OTR driving position with consistent weekly income and nationwide freight.
This program is designed for new CDL-A holders and recent CDL school graduates who want stability, structured 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$1,400+ per week
Mileage Pay (Post-Training): $0.43$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: 1214 days out followed by a 34-hour home reset
Freight Type: No-touch dry van
Load Types: Mix of drop & hook and live load/unload
Running Area: 48-state OTR after training
Home Base: Houston, TX metro region
This position is built 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 Houston, TX
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 part-time or short-term work
Clear expectations upfront help ensure success for both drivers and operations teams.
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 opportunities
Ongoing operational support
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 Houston and surrounding ZIP codes, including:
77032, 77015, 77084, 77338, 77573
If you're located in or near Houston and serious about starting a trucking career the right way, this program is built to help you succeed.
When you contact us, include your name, ZIP code, and experience level so we can quickly confirm eligibility.
Call or text: 719-301-6891
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Name
ZIP code
Experience level (CDL trainee / recent graduate)
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