New CDL-A license and ready to hit the road? If you’re located in or near Opelika, AL , this paid OTR trainee program is built to help you gain real over-the-road experience , consistent miles, and reliable pay—without being rushed through a low-quality training seat.
This is a career-builder , not a churn-and-burn trainee role.
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 (based on experience)
Stop Pay: $15 per stop once solo
Pay Schedule: Weekly direct deposit
Most drivers upgrade quickly once training benchmarks are met.
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 goal is simple: learn the job safely, build confidence, and gain verifiable OTR experience.
OTR Schedule: 12–14 days out
Home Time: 34-hour reset
Operating Area: Lower 48 states after training
Driver Base: Opelika, AL and surrounding areas
Valid Class A CDL
Recent graduates encouraged to apply
Able to stay out two consecutive weeks OTR
Must live within a reasonable distance of Opelika, AL (ZIP 36801)
Safety-focused, reliable, and coachable
Recent CDL school graduates
Entry-level CDL-A drivers
Drivers seeking their first stable OTR position
Individuals serious about long-term trucking careers
Local or home-daily driving
Regional-only routes
Part-time or short-term work
Clear expectations save everyone time.
Once upgraded, drivers receive:
Assigned equipment
Consistent dispatch
Predictable weekly pay
You focus on building experience—not chasing miles.
Accepting applicants from Opelika and surrounding Alabama ZIP codes .
📞 Call or text Melissa: 719-301-6891
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