CDL A Driver Trainee

Category: Drivers

Posted On: May 04, 2026

We’re Your Local CDL A Training Provider – Ready to Start Your Journey?

Earn While You Learn with Paid Training – $750 to $900 Weekly

Willow Run Foods is excited to offer an incredible opportunity for individuals looking to start a career as a CDL A Truck Driver. Our FREE training program prepares you to drive a big rig, and you’ll enjoy ample home time along the way.

Why Choose Willow Run Foods?

We are proud to be the only location in the area offering paid CDL A training! This unique opportunity allows you to earn while you learn, without the financial burden of traditional training programs. You’ll receive:

Paid Training: Receive weekly pay between $750 and $900 while on training routes (2 weekly) and $18/hr during classroom/yard training.

Retention Bonus: Earn a $1,000 bonus after completion of the program.

Comprehensive Training: Classroom instruction, hands-on driving skills development, and EXTENSIVE on-the-job training with a qualified trainer.

Training Duration: Approximately 10-14 weeks of paid training.

We offer one of the best training programs in the industry, ensuring you gain the confidence and skills needed to succeed on the road.

Key Responsibilities:
Safe and efficient driving

Unloading freight

Utilizing onboard computer systems

Interacting with customers

What Sets Us Apart?

At Willow Run Foods, it’s our team that makes all the difference! We’re more than just a company; we’re a family. With over 30 years of experience training CDL A drivers, we have a long history of helping individuals build successful careers in trucking. If integrity, dedication, and a supportive work environment are important to you, then you’ve found the right place.

As a 100% employee-owned company, we value each and every one of our team members. You are not just a number here – you are part of something greater.

Compensation:
Receive yearly pay between $35,000 and $46,500.

Benefits:
Company-contributed medical, dental, and vision insurance

Supplemental cancer insurance

Free life insurance

Opportunity to purchase additional life insurance

Company Paid Pension (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) – The company contributes an additional 13-15% (average) of your annual salary towards your retirement

Great pay and a local company environment

Guaranteed, well paying, CDL A career upon training completion

Requirements:
A clean MVR (Motor Vehicle Record)

Strong work history

Ability to perform heavy physical tasks

Availability to work weekends

Four-day workweek with two overnights (2-day runs)

A passion for being the best and contributing to the success of the Willow Run Foods family

Two-year commitment with Willow Run Foods

Reside within 60 miles of our location

Serving the Mid-Atlantic region, Willow Run Foods is a company that truly values its employees and respects their need for home time. If you're looking for a rewarding, long-term career, come join our successful team today!

Call our recruiter, Kevin, at 607-338-5285