FAQ

Training FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have a question about our training program, it might be answered on this page. If not, we are always available via phone or chat.
Yes, even better than free – it’s paid! You become an employee on day one, so we’re paying you during your time in training.
At this time, we are only permitted to accept students with a valid Ohio driver’s license.
Anyone with criminal a history is invited to apply. We will run a background check and take that into consideration when hiring.
The short answer is you can expect to make $50k-$60k during your first year. The long answer is: During the first four weeks, you’ll be paid hourly, and then you’re paid by the mile the rest of your first year, with the addition of stop pay, detention pay, and opportunities for performance bonuses every four weeks.
Here at Mast Trucking, everyone gets their paycheck weekly, every Friday.
You will learn to drive using an automatic transmission.

We believe in a personalized class for each participant, so we keep our training to a ratio of one instructor to every five students.

After you get your CDL and graduate both Mast 1.0 and Mast 2.0, you’ll be going solo! You’ll be out on your own in your own assigned truck.
The entirety of training is 100,000 miles, which takes drivers about one year to complete. That training breaks down into three basic components: Mast 1.0 (about 4 weeks), Mast 2.0 (about 4 weeks), and Mast 3.0 (about one year).
A permit is not required to start training; it is however recommended. If you are unable to obtain your permit before starting, you will have three opportunities to get your permit during your first week of training.
There is no tuition, you are paid to train with us! You’ll become an employee on day one, so we’re paying you during your time in training. All we ask in return is your commitment to finish the program.
Yes, we have a company policy that requires a hair and urine drug screen.

We have two terminals in two locations: Massillon and Millersburg, Ohio. Training takes place at our Millersburg location. Once you graduate you’ll be based out of our Massillon headquarters.

With accurate information provided, the hiring process can be relatively quick. We start new classes every Monday!
Our program is fast-paced with clearly outlined expectations. Along with building a foundation for your professional truck driving career, we work diligently in the first two weeks to prepare you for your Class A CDL test in weeks three and four.
No, we do not offer Class B CDL Training.
As a family-run business, we pride ourselves upon offering many different pay plans to fit the needs of each individual.
Not currently. We hire candidates into our company, training them and paying them as full-time employees.
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