R+L Carriers Jobs for No Experience / Student Drivers

No Experience / Student Driving at R+L Carriers

R+L Carriers is a family-owned LTL carrier providing nationwide service with a network of over 100 service centers. The company also offers truckload, logistics, and global freight services. R+L has earned a strong reputation for reliable service and competitive driver pay, particularly for linehaul drivers.

You are either fresh out of CDL school, currently in a training program, or considering a career change into trucking. Many mega-carriers offer paid training programs that require no prior experience. This is the starting point for most professional truck drivers.

Divisions Available

Benefits

• ✓ Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• ✓ 401(k) with company match
• ✓ Profit sharing
• ✓ Paid vacation and holidays
• ✓ Home daily for city positions

Tips for No Experience / Student Drivers

• 💡 Apply to carrier-sponsored CDL training programs from companies like CRST, Swift, or Werner — they cover tuition costs in exchange for a 1-year driving commitment.
• 💡 Get your CDL permit before applying to maximize your options. Study the CDL manual and practice at a local driving school if possible.
• 💡 Be prepared for 4-8 weeks of OTR training with a mentor driver before going solo. Use this time to learn real-world skills like backing, trip planning, and log management.
• 💡 Avoid lease-purchase agreements as a new driver — the financial terms heavily favor the carrier and many new drivers end up losing money.

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