CDL-A Truck Driver – New Grads Welcome – Dry Van Regional – $73K–$78K – Ripon CA
Ripon, CA · Full-time · Regional · Contact: Dylan (623) 777-2243
- Home every week
- $1,400–$1,500/week average
- Recent graduates welcome
- CA · OR · WA routes
About the role
Just earned your CDL-A and ready to put it to work? This regional position out of Ripon, CA is built specifically for new graduates — no experience minimums, no training contracts, and no fine print. You'll run dedicated dry van lanes up and down the West Coast across California, Oregon, and Washington, average $1,400–$1,500 per week, and be home every single week. Ripon sits right in the heart of the Central Valley, perfectly positioned for consistent Pacific Coast miles and a weekly reset at home.
Pay & compensation
- Annual pay: $73,000 – $78,000
- Average weekly pay: $1,400 – $1,500
- CPM: $0.65 – $0.70 per mile
- Weekly mileage: 2,000 – 2,300 miles
- Sign-on bonus: $1,500
Schedule & home time
- Home every week — dedicated schedule, not bi-weekly, not "when loads allow"
- West Coast regional lanes across CA, OR, and WA — no OTR, no cross-country runs
- Same routes, same freight, same schedule every week
- Full-time, dedicated account
Equipment
- 2025 Freightliner Cascadia & Kenworth — newest trucks on the road
- Assigned truck — no slip-seating
- Automatic transmission, ELD-equipped, CARB compliant
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance — eligible after 30 days
- 401(k) with company match — eligible after 30 days
- Paid orientation and onboarding
- Fuel card provided
- Pet and rider program available
Responsibilities
- Operate a CDL-A dry van tractor-trailer on dedicated regional routes
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections per DOT requirements
- Maintain accurate ELD logs and all required documentation
- Follow DOT and California state regulations and company safety standards
- Ensure on-time delivery on assigned lanes
Requirements
- Valid CDL-A license required
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Must reside within 100 miles of Ripon, CA
- Must pass DOT physical and pre-employment drug screening
- Clean safety record and responsible driving habits
- Recent CDL graduates are encouraged to apply — no experience minimum
Why drive with us
- Already have your CDL? No training contracts, no lock-in — start earning immediately
- Top pay for new grads in the San Joaquin Valley — $1,400–$1,500/week from day one
- 100% no-touch dry van — drop-and-hook every load, you drive, that's it
- Home every week — dedicated schedule, no surprises
- West Coast regional routes across CA, OR, and WA — no OTR, no weeks away from home
- Your truck — 2025 equipment assigned to you, no slip-seating
- Real recruiter, real answers — call or text Dylan at (623) 777-2243, 24-hour response
Apply on Indeed — qualified applicants contacted within 24 hours.
Questions? Call or text Dylan directly: (623) 777-2243
Pay: $1,400.00 - $1,500.00 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Passenger ride along program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
License/Certification:
Work Location: On the road