Truck Driving Jobs & Free CDL Training in Fort Worth, TX
Raider Express is a family-owned refrigerated carrier. First-year drivers averaged $70,000 in 2025, with an $800/week minimum for the first 2 months — and if you don't have a CDL yet, we'll train you for free.
Which driver are you?
Four ways to drive for Raider Express — pick the one that fits you.
No CDL? Free CDL training
4-week paid CDL school through Fort Worth CDL School. No contract, no deduction from your pay. Classes start every Monday.
Learn about free training →Recent CDL graduate
Less than 1 year OTR? Enter our 4-week paid training program with your own trainer, then get your own truck.
Graduate program →Experienced OTR driver
1+ year OTR. Base pay $0.56++/mile loaded or empty, 2,800+ miles weekly, 99% no-touch refrigerated freight.
Experienced driver pay →Regional driver
Mostly Texas pickups and deliveries. Home throughout the week. Pay by the mile plus weekly fuel bonus.
Regional jobs →Free, paid CDL training. $800/wk minimum.
No contract, no deduction for school. We believe in growing our company by investing in honest, dependable, hard-working people. Our own Fort Worth CDL School gets you your Class A CDL in 4 weeks — paid classroom time, classes starting every week — then you drive for Raider Express with $800/week minimum for your first 2 months.
- ✓Free truck driving school — no contract
- ✓Paid classroom time
- ✓4-week paid CDL training
- ✓Classes start every week
- ✓First Year drivers averaged $70,000 in 2025*
*Company average of full-time first-year drivers; individual pay varies with miles and routes.
How free CDL training works
Changing lives one mile at a time
We're working hard each and every day to invest in the future of our drivers and their families. We educate our drivers through our free CDL school, equip them with the tools they need to succeed over the road, and empower them to make a difference in their own lives and the lives of others around them. Be a part of something bigger.
Making the job better
We understand what a truck driver should make. We expect a lot from our drivers. In return, we believe they should be well compensated for the hard work that they do. A 1st-year driver at Raider Express makes more than 90% of experienced drivers across the industry in 2023.
Attainable incentives
Raider Express believes in rewarding, recognizing, and compensating drivers for a job well done. Honesty! Dependability! These are values that we expect and appreciate in our office staff and drivers. Over $3 million paid in bonuses and incentives in 2023.
Choose your journey
Six-figure income! Better home time! More miles! Proper work-life balance! You want more home time, no problem. You want more money, no problem. You want to take the steps to making $100,000+ in your second year of driving, no problem. The choice is yours.
The secret of our success
Raider Express and Fort Worth CDL School are built on a foundation of quality people — honest, dependable, hard-working people with a common set of beliefs and morals.
Honest
Complete transparency from the first moment. No gimmicks, just a genuine one-of-a-kind opportunity.
Dependable
People put faith and trust in those they can depend on. From ownership down to every other employee we must be able to depend on each other.
Hard Working
Your expectations should never be higher than your work ethic. We provide the opportunity and tools for success. Each person will get out of it what they put into it.
People
Surrounding ourselves with people with the same beliefs and morals helps to create a culture where everyone is driven by the same purpose to succeed.
Requirements
We bring in the best of the best to join our team. Please read over our requirements carefully before submitting your application.
Background Check
No DUI/DWI, no drug charges, no violent offenses.
Minimum Age
The Department of Transportation requires all professional drivers be at least 21 years old.
Drug Test & DOT Physical
Prospective drivers must pass a hair follicle drug test, alcohol test, and a DOT physical by an approved doctor.
Stable Work History
Must have 2 years of verifiable, stable work history.
Motor Vehicle Record
All motor vehicle records are reviewed to ensure qualification.
Driver testimonials
Don't take our word for it. Here's what our drivers say.
“I personally had a great experience at this school. I thought the instructors at the school were very informative and helpful. I would refer anyone I know to this school.”
“The instructors are tough but fair. You won't find a better deal. Other schools charge you in the thousands and there is no guarantee you're going to make the miles to pay back that loan. As of 11/20 I'm still with Raider Express and loving it.”
“Overall this was the best and fastest way to get your CDL and start a new career. I have no regret on quitting my job and going full time to the school because in the end it got me started on a better career and I'll be able to give my family a better life!”
Join us! It only takes a minute.
Start your journey to success today. Fill out our online application and be on your way to a rewarding career with Raider Express. CDL classes start every Monday.
Frequently asked questions
Does Raider Express offer free CDL training?+
Yes. Through Fort Worth CDL School, Raider Express offers a free 4-week paid CDL training program with no contract and no deduction from your pay for school. Classes start every Monday in the Fort Worth area.
How much do Raider Express drivers make?+
First-year drivers averaged $70,000 in 2025 (company average of full-time first-year drivers; individual pay varies with miles and routes), with an $800/week minimum for the first 2 months of driving. Experienced company drivers earn a base of $0.56++ per mile, loaded or empty, plus pick/stop, detention, fuel and mileage bonuses.
What kind of freight does Raider Express haul?+
Raider Express is a refrigerated truckload carrier hauling grocery and food products in the lower 48 states. 93% of freight is customer-based and 99% is no-touch. No HAZMAT.
How much home time do Raider Express drivers get?+
OTR drivers stay out an average of 12 – 14 days. Regional drivers haul mostly within Texas and are home throughout the week.
What are the requirements to drive for Raider Express?+
You must be at least 21 years old with no DUI/DWI, drug charges or violent offenses, be able to pass a DOT drug screen and physical, and have 2 years of verifiable, stable work history. Experienced drivers need 1 year of OTR experience, no more than 3 moving violations and no more than 2 preventable accidents in the last 3 years.
Contact us
Recruiting 817-984-7200 · Main office 817-529-5800 · Shippers 1-800-234-1534