New CDL-A Drivers: Get Paid OTR Training & Weekly Pay | Newark, NJ
New CDL-A Drivers: Get Paid OTR Training & Weekly Pay | Newark, NJ
New CDL-A license? Get paid to learn and build real OTR experience.
If you’re a newly licensed CDL-A driver in the Newark / North Jersey area and want a professional, structured start—not a churn-and-burn trainee seat—this paid over-the-road training program is designed to give you confidence, consistent miles, and dependable pay from day one.
This is a career-builder , not a short-term seat filler.
Pay & Earnings
- Paid Training: $650 per week for 4–6 weeks
- Solo Pay After Upgrade: $1,000–$1,400+ per week
- Mileage Pay: $0.43–$0.51 CPM (experience based)
- Stop Pay: $15 per stop once solo
- Pay Schedule: Weekly direct deposit
Most drivers upgrade to solo quickly once training requirements are met.
Equipment & Freight
- Assigned late-model automatic tractors after upgrade
- No-touch dry van freight
- Mix of drop & hook and live load/unload
- Steady nationwide freight lanes
The focus is simple: learn the job the right way, safely, and without unnecessary pressure.
Schedule & Operating Area
- OTR Schedule: 12–14 days out with a 34-hour home reset
- Operating Area: Lower 48 states after training
- Driver Base: Newark, NJ and surrounding areas
This role is built to establish strong, verifiable OTR experience with reliable miles.
Program Requirements
- Valid CDL-A license (recent graduates encouraged)
- Ability to stay out two consecutive weeks OTR
- Must live within 200 miles of Newark, NJ
- Safety-focused, reliable, and coachable
Who This Program Is Best For
- Recent CDL school graduates
- Entry-level CDL-A drivers
- Drivers looking for their first stable OTR role
- Individuals serious about a long-term trucking career
Not a Fit If You’re Looking For
- Local or home-daily driving
- Part-time or short-term work
- Regional-only routes
Clear expectations save everyone time.
After Training
Once upgraded, drivers receive assigned equipment, consistent dispatch, and predictable weekly pay. You focus on building experience—not chasing miles.
Now Hiring CDL-A Trainees – Newark, NJ Area
Accepting applicants from Newark and surrounding North Jersey ZIP codes .
Apply Today
When contacting us, include your name, ZIP code, and CDL experience level so we can confirm eligibility fast.
📞 Call or text Melissa for more information: 719-301-6891
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