CDL A Driver - Entry Level Drivers Welcome- Paid Training

American Driver; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 46,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision,

401(k) retirement plan with company 0%

Company-paid life insurance

Long-term disability

Accrued PTO and stock options

Job summary

American Driver in Carlsbad, NM offers paid mentoring and a fast track to solo earnings. Training pays $850/week for 3–5 weeks with a $300 orientation pay. After training, drivers advance to solo rates with a guaranteed $1,000 weekly minimum for the first 90 days.

Expect 1,800–2,200 miles weekly across 27 states and family-friendly rider policies. Open to CDL-A grads with 120+ hours, including trainees and those with limited solo experience.

Qualifications

• Open to CDL-A graduates with 120+ hours from CDL school.
• Open to trainees and drivers with some solo experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete 3–5 weeks of 1-on-1 OTR training with a mentor.
• Earn 850 per week during training and 1,000+ weekly after training.
• Move to full solo mileage rates immediately after training.
• Operate in 27 states with 1,800–2,200 miles per week.

Skills

Training pay awareness

Mentorship readiness

Education

CDL-A license

Job description

Kickstart your trucking career in Carlsbad with structured 1-on-1 mentorship, guaranteed weekly income, and a tenure-based pay scale that grows right alongside your experience.

Paid Mentoring & Career Acceleration

• Training Pay: Earn $850 per week during 3 to 5 weeks of 1-on-1 OTR training with an experienced mentor.
• Orientation Pay: $300 paid out on your very first paycheck.
• Instant Upgrade: Jump straight to full solo mileage rates immediately upon finishing your training.
• Guaranteed Income: $1,000 weekly minimum pay guarantee for your first 90 days running solo.
• Entry Requirement: Open to recent CDL-A graduates with 120+ hours from an accredited CDL school.

Equipment & Driver Comfort

• Modern Fleet: Drive 2023 and newer Freightliner Cascadia or Kenworth T680 models (all automatics).
• No Slip-Seating: Dedicated truck assigned to you—no sharing or swapping cabs.
• Rider & Pet Policy: Bring a family member or pet on the road with you once training is complete.

Pay & Financial Growth

• Tenure-Based Earnings: $1,200 to $1,800 average weekly pay as you build time on the account.
• Incentives & Extras: Ongoing performance bonus program plus $15 per stop.

Lanes & Dispatch Specs

• Operating Territory: 27 states (everything east of Denver, completely avoiding Northeast traffic and congestion).
• Weekly Miles: 1,800 to 2,200 miles per week.
• Freight Variety: Balanced mix of drop-and-hook, preloads, and live load/unload.

Schedule & Home Time

• Home Time: Home every 2 weeks (with flexibility to discuss alternate schedules).
• Shift Details: Day and night dispatches; weekend shifts expected, holidays open for discussion.

Hiring Requirements

• Valid Class-A CDL and active DOT Medical Card (Age 21+).
• Open to trainees, drivers with 6+ months solo experience, teams, and owner-operators.
• Clean MVR and background check; mandatory hair and urine drug tests.

Full Benefits Package (Active Day 31)

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability.
• Accrued paid time off (PTO) and employee stock options.

Carlsbad drivers, launch your CDL-A career with paid training, fresh equipment, and guaranteed earnings. (Equal Opportunity Employer)