CDL-A Entry-Level Truck Driver, Paid Training
American Driver
Youngstown, OH0–7 yrs59m agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
This is an entry-level truck driver position for Mahoning Valley drivers, focusing on out-and-back runs within Ohio. Drivers can expect to be home weekly for their reset. The role includes paid training for drivers straight out of CDL school.
What You Earn
- $1,200 to $1,400 average weekly gross
- $850 a week while training
- $1,000 a week guaranteed for the first 3 months solo
- Starting pay: $0.56 per mile, increasing to $0.59 at 6 months and $0.60 after a year
- $40 extra on loads under 100 miles
- $15 stop pay
- Approximately 1,800 miles per week
On the Road
- Regional freight running out of and returning to Ohio.
- Work includes drop and hook, preloads, and some live loads and unloads.
- Dedicated planner familiar with the driver's area.
- Dispatches available day, night, and rotating.
How You Get Started
- Recruiter review of license and driving record.
- Orientation: up to 2 days, hotel covered, bus ticket reimbursed, $300 bonus upon hire.
- 4 to 6 weeks with a mentor, paid $850 per week.
- Assignment to a dedicated truck, averaging approximately 1.5 years old.
Who Can Apply
- Possess a Class A CDL.
- Be 21 years or older.
- Hold a 120-hour CDL school certificate OR have 6 months of recent experience.
- No more than 2 moving violations in the past 2 years.
- No DUI/DWI in the past 10 years.
- Pass DOT physical and drug screening (hair and urine).
Benefits (After 30 days)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k).
- Stock purchase plan.
- Paid vacation.
- Free online degree for the driver and one family member.