New CDL-A License? Get Paid While You Build Real OTR Experience
If you’re a newly licensed CDL-A driver in the Kansas City metro area and want more than a short-term trainee seat, this paid CDL-A training program is designed to help you build a long-term trucking career . You’ll earn pay from day one, train with experienced professionals, and move into a solo OTR position with steady miles and dependable weekly income.
This program is built for drivers who want structure, consistency, and growth—not constant turnover.
Training Pay: $650 per week for 4–6 weeks
Solo Pay After Upgrade: $1,000–$1,400+ per week
Mileage Pay: $0.43–$0.51 CPM after training (experience based)
Stop Pay: $15 per stop once solo
Pay Schedule: Weekly direct deposit
Most trainees upgrade to solo quickly once all training benchmarks are completed.
Assigned late-model automatic tractors after upgrade
No-touch dry van freight
Mix of drop & hook and live load/unload
Nationwide freight lanes
This freight mix allows new drivers to focus on learning, safety, and consistency.
OTR Schedule: 12–14 days out with a 34-hour home reset
Operating Area: 48-state OTR after training
Home Base: Kansas City, MO metro region
This is a true over-the-road role built to establish experience and reliable miles.
Valid CDL-A license (recent graduates encouraged)
Willingness to run OTR for two consecutive weeks
Must live within 200 miles of Kansas City, MO
Safety-focused with a professional attitude
Recent CDL school graduates
Entry-level CDL-A drivers
Drivers seeking their first full-time OTR position
Individuals focused on long-term trucking careers
Drivers seeking local or home-daily routes
Part-time or short-term driving roles
Anyone unwilling to operate OTR
Clear expectations lead to better long-term success.
Upon completion of the trainee phase, drivers are upgraded to solo OTR status with assigned equipment, consistent dispatch, and steady weekly miles. Most drivers experience predictable pay shortly after upgrading.
Accepting drivers from Kansas City and nearby ZIP codes, including:
64101, 64108, 64116, 64118, 66101
When reaching out, include your name, ZIP code, and CDL experience level so eligibility can be confirmed quickly.
Call or text: 719-301-6891
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