CDL-A Dedicated Driver - Trainees Welcome

American Driver LLC; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and rx

401(k), life, disability, paid time‑off

Free online college for you and one 
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Job summary

American Driver LLC is seeking solo drivers for a dedicated regional fleet operating across CA, AZ, NV, UT, CO and NM. You’ll run 1,800–2,100 miles weekly, with 1–3 stops and occasional pallet jack or bread-rack unloads. Home every two weeks; holidays off.

New CDL holders can train, then go solo after mentor-led hours. They offer a pay scale that increases over time and weekly direct deposit, plus comprehensive benefits after 30 days.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Class A CDL and be at least 21 years old.
• No more than 2 moving violations in 2 years.
• No DUI/DWI in the last 10 years.
• Able to pass DOT physical and drug tests.
• Willing to drive solo.
• Home every 2 weeks is part of the schedule.

Responsibilities

• Operate late-model Freightliners in a dry van/reefer fleet.
• Maintain logs and comply with regulations.
• Deliver 1,800–2,100 miles weekly with 1–3 stops per run.
• Weekly direct deposit pay.

Skills

CDL Class A

21+ years

Clean driving record

No DUI/DWI in 10 years

DOT physical

Solo driving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Dedicated freight, a set region, and a pay rate that climbs on schedule. No surprises.

This fleet runs out of the Inland Empire and covers California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico. We're hiring solo drivers who live in Santa Ana, Garden Grove, Orange and nearby.

Your week

You pick up preloaded trailers and live loads, then run 1,800–2,100 miles through the Southwest. Some deliveries have 1 to 3 stops, and a few need a pallet jack or bread-rack unload. You know that going in. You're home every 2 weeks. Christmas and Thanksgiving are off.

Your pay

• $1,200–$1,400 average per week ($62,400–$72,800 a year)
• Your per-mile rate rises at 4, 7 and 13 months, then every year
• $15 for each extra stop, beyond the first and last
• Weekly direct deposit

New driver?

New CDL holders can start here. You train 3 to 5 weeks with a mentor (200–250 hours) at $850 a week, then go solo on this fleet. Orientation lasts up to 2 days and pays $300 once you're hired. Lodging is covered and your bus fare is reimbursed.

Equipment

Late-model Freightliners, about 1.5 years old on average. Dry van and reefer trailers. The truck is assigned to you.

Benefits after 30 days

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription.
• 401(k), life, disability and paid vacation.
• Free online college for you and one dependent.

Riders and pets

• An approved adult rider can come along.
• One dog under 40 lbs is allowed after training.

What it takes

• Class A CDL, 21+
• 2 or fewer moving violations in 2 years
• No DUI/DWI in 10 years
• DOT physical, hair and urine drug test
• Solo drivers only

Why this fleet

• The same region, the same kind of freight
• A raise on a set schedule
• Home every 2 weeks, plus the big holidays

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.