CDL A Driver – Paid Training Provided

American Driver; Marianna (FL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay from day one of training

Late‑model trucks (2022–2025)

Company-matched 401(k)

Paid holidays and accrued time off

Pet-friendly policy and rider program

Job summary

American Driver is recruiting CDL A drivers in Marianna, FL for an entry‑level position with paid training. The 4–6 week program pairs you with an experienced mentor and covers ELD compliance, HOS rules, pre/post trip inspections, and daily operations.

Live freight starts in week one with weekly pay from day one of training. After training, solo pay starts at $0.56 CPM and drivers commonly take home $1,200–$1,500 weekly.

Qualifications

• Must have completed at least 120 hours of CDL instruction.
• Valid Class A CDL.
• No major violations in last 3 years.
• No DUI in last 5 years.
• Must pass urine and hair follicle drug test.

Education

CDL A Certification (120 hours instruction)

Valid Class A CDL

Job description

About the job CDL A Driver – Paid Training Provided

American Driver is recruiting CDL A drivers in Marianna, FL. Marianna sits on I-10 in Jackson County in the Florida Panhandle — a quiet but strategically located base for drivers running Eastern OTR lanes connecting the Deep South to major freight markets up the coast.

Paid training is included. No prior professional driving experience necessary beyond your CDL and school hours.

How the Training Works:

• Fully paid 4–6 week program alongside an experienced mentor
• Live freight from week one — real routes, real deadlines
• Covers ELD compliance, HOS rules, pre/post trip inspections, and daily operations
• Weekly paycheck from day one of training
• After completion, solo pay starts at $0.56 CPM

A Typical Week on the Road:

• Roughly 60% drop and hook
• Eastern OTR lanes with reliable, year-round freight
• Mix of day and night dispatch based on load availability

What You'll Earn:

• $0.56–$0.65 CPM depending on experience
• Most drivers take home $1,200–$1,500 weekly
• Additional pay for stops, layovers, and breakdowns
• Automatic pay review at six months
• $300 orientation pay
• Direct deposit every week

Home Time:

• Planned home time every two weeks — consistent and predictable

Equipment:

• Late‑model Freightliner or Kenworth (2022–2025)
• All trucks equipped with APUs
• Day‑one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision — coverage begins at 30 days
• Company‑matched 401(k) retirement savings
• Paid holidays and accrued time off
• Pet‑friendly policy and rider program available from the start

Requirements:

• Valid Class A CDL, age 21+
• Must have completed a minimum of 120 hours of instruction from an accredited CDL school
• No major violations in last 3 years
• No DUI in last 5 years
• Must pass urine and hair follicle drug test