Heartland Express is an award-winning industry leader for on time service. We hire the best drivers in the industry. Our drivers are some of safest, most experienced drivers on the road today. We're looking for drivers to join our fleet to help us service some of the top shippers in America. Join our team and know you're amongst the best the industry has to offer!
Pay Range $40,000 - 65,000 annually
Paid Class A CDL Apprentice Program
Obtain Your Class A CDL
No Up Front Cost
Accommodations Provided During Training
As a professional Class A CDL truck driver, you will embark on the a unique path free from the typical 8-5 schedule. Your "office" will take you places you may never see otherwise. You will be part of a proud community that is rooted in hard work, family values, and the American dream.
Our Class A commercial driver apprenticeship program offers you a chance to earn weekly pay during the classroom instruction. Afterwards earning a strong mileage rate while you drive professionally with a highly qualified, certified driver trainer to guide you. Our apprenticeship program takes place over 12 weeks and provides a personalized, one-on-one experience for each student.
Once accepted into our apprenticeship program you will receive all the tools needed to secure a high paying career as a professional truck driver. The training you receive at Heartland Training Institute (HTI) is something that you will use and retain for a lifetime!
Program Details:
Benefits of Joining Heartland Express:
Heartland Express is committed to success for our drivers, employees, and customers. We have been around for over 45 years as one of the most profitable companies in the industry. We are here for you now and in the future. You will have a place to call home, a family to help you achieve your goals, and a place you can be proud to be a part of.
Apply today to join our team!
Pay Range $40,000 - 65,000 annually
Paid Class A CDL Apprentice Program
Obtain Your Class A CDL
No Up Front Cost
Accommodations Provided During Training
As a professional Class A CDL truck driver, you will embark on the a unique path free from the typical 8-5 schedule. Your "office" will take you places you may never see otherwise. You will be part of a proud community that is rooted in hard work, family values, and the American dream.
Our Class A commercial driver apprenticeship program offers you a chance to earn weekly pay during the classroom instruction. Afterwards earning a strong mileage rate while you drive professionally with a highly qualified, certified driver trainer to guide you. Our apprenticeship program takes place over 12 weeks and provides a personalized, one-on-one experience for each student.
Once accepted into our apprenticeship program you will receive all the tools needed to secure a high paying career as a professional truck driver. The training you receive at Heartland Training Institute (HTI) is something that you will use and retain for a lifetime!
Program Details:
- Classroom training - get a complete understanding of professional driving
- Learn about the trucking industry
- Learn about rules and regulations
- Learn about the vehicle and how to operate it
- Learn about the advanced technology in today's trucking environment
- Range training - driving in a controlled location to begin
- Begin vehicle inspection process
- Begin driving and maneuvering the vehicle of this size
- Begin backing techniques
- Master safe operation techniques
- Training on the Road
- Drive15,000 miles with a certified trainer guiding you every step along the way
- Polish driving skills (backing, parking, safe operation, coupling)
- Complete emersion in the driver on the road
- Deliver to customers and understanding service levels and requirements
- Complete Class A CDL testing and earn full Commercial Driving Status
Benefits of Joining Heartland Express:
- Latest Kenworth, Freightliner & International Tractors
- We buy new and keep it while under warrantee to have better uptime for you to keep rolling.
- We have shops across the country to service your truck
- Our trucks run 68 MPH
- 20 Years of Driving Experience Recognized and Rewarded - More Experience Earns More!
- Scheduled Wage Increases for up to 20 Years Experience
- All Dry Van Freight
- 48 State Operating Area
- Drop & Hook
- No Touch Freight
- Paid Orientation/Training
- Breakdown Pay - $16 per hour
- Detention Pay
- Newly Remodeled Coast-to-Coast Terminal Facilities
- Clean Driver Facilities –
- Free Showers
- Free Laundry
- TV, Food and much more
- Driver Appreciation events at all our terminals throughout the year with food, prizes, and give aways, with management and vendors there to get our driver’s feedback and show that our driver are who really makes Heartland Express what we are.
- Assigned Driver Manager who will help you and Heartland be a success
Heartland Express is committed to success for our drivers, employees, and customers. We have been around for over 45 years as one of the most profitable companies in the industry. We are here for you now and in the future. You will have a place to call home, a family to help you achieve your goals, and a place you can be proud to be a part of.
Apply today to join our team!
Pay Range: 650.00-1000.00 per_week, General Benefits: Full Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Coverage Care packages with prescription benefits (Single, Employee and Spouse, Employee and Children, Family). Flex Spending accounts. 401(k) with company match, Paid Vacation, Driver Bonuses - Additional $.01 to $.03 per mile Safety Bonus and Additional $.01 on all miles for Hazmat endorsement (not required). Paid Orientation/Training
Qualifications:
- Class A permit
- 21 Years of Age
- Good work history and MVR
- Safety First Attitude, with a desire to learn a new profession
- DOT physical
LeadFlex Job ID: 500488
External ID: 83344-NM87301
Post Date: 05/15/2025