12 Weeks From Walmart Associate to $110K Driver: Paid CDL Training Path
✨ 12 Weeks Paid CDL Training| ✨first-year total compensation up to $110,000 | ✨ Earn while you learn
Walmart pays you while you train for your CDL. Unlike truck schools that charge $8,000–$10,000 upfront with zero income during training, Walmart's 12-week program delivers paid training from day one. Earn your regular wages while learning—no prior experience needed. Graduate to long-haul driver roles with first-year total compensation up to $110,000.
🔹 Paid Training Structure
12-Week On-the-Job CDL Program
✅ Weeks 1–4: Classroom + simulator training — earn wages weekly
✅ Weeks 5–8: Behind-the-wheel instruction with certified trainers — continue earning
✅ Weeks 9–12: Supervised route driving + CDL exam prep — full pay maintained
💰 Earn while you learn:
- Receive regular hourly wages throughout all 12 weeks
- Training counts as paid work hours — no income interruption
- Eligible associate benefits continue during training
🔹 Walmart Benefits Overview
Eligibility varies by position type, hours worked, and length of service
✅ Health coverage: Medical, dental, vision for eligible full-time and qualifying part-time associates
✅ 401(k): Company match available after meeting service requirements
✅ Live Better U: Education benefit for eligible full- and part-time associates
✅ PTO: Paid time off accrual begins after 90 days of service
✅ Associate discount: 10% off most items after 91 days of continuous employment
✅ Driver-specific: Quarterly safety bonuses for Walmart truck drivers
🔹 Why It Beats Traditional Truck School
| Traditional School | Walmart Paid Training |
|---|---|
| 💸 $8K–$10K upfront cost | ✅ Earn wages while training |
| ⏳ Zero income for 4–6 weeks | ✅ Paid every week for 12 weeks |
| 🎯 Hunt for jobs after graduation | ✅ Direct placement upon CDL certification |
🔹 How to Apply
1️⃣ Eligibility:
- Current Walmart associate (store/DC/fulfillment center)
- 21+ years old with valid U.S. license
- Clean driving record (no DUIs in past 5 years)
2️⃣ Next step:
- Log in to OneWalmart → Career Pathways → "Drive to Your Future"
- Complete screening in <5 minutes
- Talk to your manager about availability
🔹 Bottom Line
A real career path for eligible Walmart associates ready to drive:
✅ Paid training — earn wages all 12 weeks
✅ Benefits continue based on eligibility status
✅ Path to $95K–$110K first-year compensation
👉 Current associates: Visit OneWalmart → Career Pathways today.
👉 Not a Walmart employee?: Apply at Walmart Careers first—paid driver training becomes available after hire.
Program available only to current Walmart associates at participating U.S. locations. $110,000 reflects first-year total compensation including base pay, safety bonuses, and overtime (typically 55+ hrs/week). Benefit eligibility varies by position type, hours worked, and length of service. External applicants must first be hired into a Walmart supply chain position. CDL required to operate commercial vehicles.