Universal Logistics
CDL Driver Trainee Student
Location: Roanoke, Indiana
Employment Type: Full Time
Date Posted: April 22, 2026
Job id: 68f5f7-7888
This is an opportunity for qualified candidates to begin a path toward a full-time CDL A local dedicated driver position. Selected candidates who do not currently hold a CDL may be considered for company-sponsored CDL school.
After successfully completing CDL school, obtaining a Class A CDL, and meeting hiring requirements, you will transition into a full-time local dedicated driving role.
Compensation After CDL Completion:
- $26.00/hour
- Overtime after 40 hours
- Annual pay increases
What We Offer After CDL Completion:
- Home daily
- No-touch freight
- Local dedicated routes
- Union position with Teamsters Local 414,
- Medical/dental/vision,
- Paid holidays, vacation and personal time,
- 401(k) match up to 3%,
Driver Duties After CDL Completion:
- Operate on local dedicated lanes from Fort Wayne, Roanoke, and Columbia City terminals to GM plants and back
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections
- Follow DOT regulations and company safety policies
- Maintain logs and required documentation
- Communicate with dispatch and customers.
Requirements:
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Able to meet pre-employment screening requirements
- Able to complete approved CDL school and obtain a Class A CDL
- Strong work ethic and commitment to safety
- No DUI/OWI in the last 5 years
- No more than 2 moving violations in the last 3 years
- No more than 2 preventable accidents in the last 3 years.
CDL sponsorship terms:
Company sponsorship may be available for qualified candidates. If a candidate receives sponsored CDL school through Universal Logistics, repayment terms and employment expectations will be provided in writing before enrollment.
