We’ll help you accelerate your career

Get paid to obtain your CDL 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 career

Jumpstart your earnings potential as you grow in your driving career in Washington State. Get started today and join the next upcoming cohort!

Non-CDL Van Drivers

  • $21.00 an hour base pay, with annual pay increase

  • Quarterly safety performance bonuses

CDL Drivers

  • $27.50 an hour base pay, with annual pay increase

  • x2 payout for quarterly safety performance bonuses

  • Professional commercial driver’s license

What to Expect During CDL Training

Get Paid During Training

Get paid $21 an hour driving regular van routes while you get your license.

Accelerated Earning Potential

Once endorsed, your pay rate is upgraded to $27.50 an hour with an annual pay increase!

Perks & Benefits Always

You will be eligible for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Plus, a 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).

Frequently Asked Questions

  • You are paid at $21 an hour driving regular van routes. Once you obtain your CDL with Passenger Endorsement, your pay rate is increased to $27.50 an hour.

  • There are approximately 100 hours of training to get your Passenger Endorsement. This varies per person on how long it will take to complete.

  • Drivers must obtain applicable state permits and a one-year DOT Medical Card prior to training. We can help you get your DOT Medical Card if needed.

  • Drivers must be full-time status and have availability to work split shift schedules Mon-Fri with minimum availability of 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 commitment to working at TransWest that begins upon completion of CDL training.

    Team members entering the training program will be required to sign a CDL training agreement.

  • Current CDL drivers without passenger endorsement will still need to complete all the training and requirements to obtain a passenger endorsement on your CDL.

    Until you have your passenger endorsement, you will only be able to drive our non-CDL shuttle routes at a rate of $21 an hour.

  • You will be required to payback a prorated training fee.

  • Yes!

    Pay Rates - Once you complete your training, you get upgraded to a $27.50 an hour rate. Each year you stay at TransWest, you get a pay increase. Plus, you get the opportunity to earn quarterly safety performance bonuses!

    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).

    Lastly, you’ll be able to advance to other positions, in leadership and beyond!