Entry Level CDL-A Driver, Paid Training
American Driver
About the Role
- Regional dry van runs east of the Mississippi.
- Steady miles.
- Paid training for new drivers.
What You Earn
- $1,200 to $1,700 average weekly gross.
- $850 per week while training.
- $1,000 per week guaranteed for the first 3 months solo.
- $0.55 per mile to start, rising up to $0.65 per mile.
- $15 stop pay.
- Monthly performance bonus.
- 1,900 to 2,300 miles per week.
Home Time and Lanes
- Run regional loads across eastern states.
- Home every two weeks.
- Loads stay east of the Mississippi River.
- Mix of drop and hook, preloads, and some live loads.
- Day and night dispatches.
From Application to Your Own Truck
- Recruiter reviews license and record.
- Orientation in Richmond (up to 2 days):
- Hotel covered.
- Bus ticket reimbursed.
- $300 upon hire.
- 4 to 6 weeks with a mentor, paid $850 per week.
- Assigned truck (average 1.5 years old), automatic or 10-speed.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Class A CDL.
- 21 or older.
- 120-hour CDL school certificate OR 6 months of recent experience.
- No more than 2 moving violations in 2 years.
- No DUI/DWI in 10 years.
- Must pass DOT physical and drug screening (hair and urine).
Benefits (After 30 days)
- Medical.
- Dental.
- Vision.
- 401(k).
- Stock purchase plan.
- Paid vacation.
- Free online degree for employee and one family member.