CDL A Dedicated Truck Driver - Taking New CDL Graduates

Job Description Beast Mode Truckin seeks Class A CDL drivers for a dedicated account operating 53' refrigerated (refer) trailers. This opportunity offers predictable daily home time, modern automatic equipment, primarily no-touch freight, and a structured mentor program for recent graduates.Compensation & benefits$1,500–$1,700 per weekPay per mile: $0.69–$0.81Trainee pay: $680 per week (drivers with under 6 months' OTR/Regional experience)Stop pay: $10 for first stop; $15 for each additional stopShort-haul pay: $25 for loads under 50 milesFull benefits after 30 days, including medical, dental, 401(k), and paid time offJob detailsEquipment: 53' refrigerated trailers; modern automatic tractors; slip-seat operationFreight: 100% primarily no-touch freight with a mix of drop-and-hook and occasional live store load/unloadsAccount: Solid dedicated Eastern regional account with predictable daily home timeTraining: Mentor/ride-along program for approximately 4–6 weeks for trainees prior to solo assignmentsSchedule: 7-day operation; drivers must be available for day or night driving; typical 5–6 day work week (weekends not guaranteed)Mileage: Average approximately 1,700–1,800 miles per weekHome base: Candidates must reside within 65 miles of Johnstown, NY; drivers based in the Buffalo, Boston, or New York City areas will not be considered for this accountMinimum requirementsValid Class A CDL and minimum age 21Graduate of an accredited truck driving school (minimum 120 hours)Fair driving record: no major accidents, major violations, or suspensions within the past 5 yearsNo DUI convictions within the past 5 yearsNot terminated from most recent employment for safety-related reasonsStable work history: generally stable 10-year employment history; at minimum six months of work in the last year or one year of work in the last three yearsAbility to pass pre-employment urine and hair drug screensCriminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis; certain convictions may disqualifyAdditional informationPosition is open to recent CDL graduates and experienced drivers seeking predictable schedules and modern equipmentEmphasis on safety, reliability, and professional customer servicePaid trainee program and structured mentoring designed to support new drivers and accelerate readiness for solo work