Accelerate your driving career with paid CDL training

Now Offering Monthly Training Classes in Washington State

We’ll Pay You to Obtain Your CDL and Passenger Endorsement

Accelerate Your Earnings Driving with TransWest

Get paid while you drive van shuttle routes and train to obtain your Class B CDL with Passenger Endorsement.

Unlock the next step in your driving career

Jumpstart your earnings potential with paid CDL training. Get started today and join the next upcoming cohort!

Non-CDL Van Drivers

  • $21.00 hourly pay, with annual pay increases

  • 6 months minimum driving experience

  • Drive shuttle vans Monday through Friday with split shift schedule

CDL Drivers

  • $27.50 hourly pay, with annual pay increases

  • Annual pay raises starting at $.75 per hour with increasing amounts based on years of service

  • Drive luxury motorcoaches and buses with fixed schedules

  • Opportunity to earn an additional $2 hourly premium pay for driving a school bus route

  • Opportunity to earn an additional $1 hourly premium pay for driving a motorcoach route

  • Bonus income opportunities

  • Paid DOT medical card & physicals

What to Expect During CDL Training

Get Paid During Training

Get paid $21 an hour driving regular van routes Monday through Friday on a split shift while you get your license.

Earn Your CDL and Make More Hourly

Once you’ve completed 114 hours of training and earned your CDL with passenger endorsement, your pay rate is upgraded to $27.50 an hour with an annual pay increase!

Perks & Benefits The Whole Ride

We offer robust benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Plus, a 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) that starts your first day.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • You are paid at $21 an hour driving regular van routes Monday through Friday on a split shift schedule. Once you obtain your CDL with Passenger Endorsement, your pay rate is increased to $27.50 an hour.

  • You'll be required to complete 114 hours of driver training to qualify to earn your CDL with Passenger Endorsement. Generally this takes 4 weeks to complete.

  • To qualify for our CDL training program you need to have or be able to obtain a DOT medical card (we will help you get it), have a minimum of 6 months of professional driving experience, and be able to work full-time on a Monday through Friday split shift schedule. Drivers must be 21 years of age or older, have an acceptable motor vehicle record, and pass a pre-employment DOT drug test.

  • Drivers must be full-time status and have availability to work split shift schedules Monday through Friday with availability 5am to 8pm.

  • Visit the WA State DOL for an overview on CDL requirements.

    You will need an approved document that shows proof of citizenship, permit residency or non-domicile document in order to obtain your CDL permit.

    If you already have a CDL, but no Passenger Endorsement you will only need to pass the Passenger Endorsement permit test.

    If you do not have a CDL you will need to pass the CDL Class B General Knowledge permit test, Airbrakes permit test and Passenger Endorsement permit test.

  • There is a one year driving commitment for all drivers who complete TransWest CDL training. Team members graduating from TransWest employer-sponsored training program will be required to sign a one year driving agreement.

  • Yes, we do offer paid training for CDL drivers without a passenger endorsement.

    Current CDL drivers without a passenger endorsement will need to complete 114 hours of training to qualify for a passenger endorsement on your CDL. Training wages for CDL drivers without a passenger endorsement is $21 hourly.

  • You will be required to payback a prorated training fee for the costs of your CDL training.

  • Yes! We offer robust benefits and a unique culture with opportunities for growth and advancement throughout your time at TransWest.

    Pay Rates - Once you obtain your CDL with passenger endorsement, your base wage will increase to $27.50 hourly. Each year you stay at TransWest, you'll earn an additional hourly pay increase. Plus, you'll get the opportunity to earn quarterly safety performance bonuses and premium pay for driving motorcoach and school bus routes!

    Benefits - All team members working over 20 hours a week are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits, a company-matching 401(k), and paid time off (PTO) that starts accruing from your first day.

    Advancement Opportunities - Lastly, you’ll work in a unique culture with growth opportunities beyond the drivers seat. We're proud that nearly all of our Operations leadership team has been promoted from within!