Home Daily Jobs for No Experience / Student Drivers
Out 8-12 hours, home every night. Trucking positions for drivers with 0-6 months experience. Pay: $38,000 - $48,000.
Home Daily Trucking for No Experience / Student Drivers
Home daily trucking jobs keep you in your own bed every night. Routes typically stay within 100-200 miles of your home terminal. These positions are the most popular among drivers with families, though they tend to pay slightly less than OTR or regional roles due to high demand and lower mileage.
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.
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Tips
- 💡 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can no experience / student drivers get home daily jobs?
Some carriers offer home daily positions for no experience / student drivers, though options are more limited. Most home daily jobs require 6-12 months of experience.
How much do home daily drivers with 0-6 months experience make?
Home Daily drivers with 0-6 months of experience typically earn $38,000 - $48,000. Local positions trade some mileage pay for quality of life.
Which companies hire no experience / student drivers for home daily routes?
Top carriers for home daily no experience / student positions include Sysco Corporation, FedEx Freight, Swift Transportation, Werner Enterprises. Apply through our careers page for current openings.