CDL A Driver - Trainees & Experienced - $1,400 - $1,800 wk

American Driver; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 64,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

American Driver in Missouri is seeking CDL A drivers for trainees and experienced positions with steady regional runs and guaranteed home time. You’ll operate safe, compliant routes, maintain electronic logs, and conduct thorough pre-trip inspections.

Beginners receive mentorship, with 120+ hours expected from an approved academy; drivers must pass the DOT physical and drug screen. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted Class A commercial license
• Legally 21 years of age or older
• For beginners: Proof of 120+ hours from an approved truck academy
• Acceptable driving history with no severe recent infractions
• Passing score on the federal DOT physical exam and drug screening

Responsibilities

• Transporting dry van freight safely across regional corridors
• Strict adherence to all Department of Transportation safety laws
• Maintaining flawless digital logs and equipment condition paperwork
• Checking your tractor and trailer thoroughly before every shift
• Staying in contact with the office coordinators throughout the day

Job description

CDL A Driver - Trainees & Experienced - $1,400 - $1,800 wk

Job Openings CDL A Driver - Trainees & Experienced - $1,400 - $1,800 wk

About the job CDL A Driver - Trainees & Experienced - $1,400 - $1,800 wk

Regional runs, steady weekly revenue, and a solid work-life balance. We are instantly expanding our fleet and accepting applications from both seasoned Class A veterans and recent commercial driving school graduates who want a dependable lane.

• Want a driving job where the pay is guaranteed and the home time is consistent?


• Our team is currently recruiting transport operators for regional enclosed trailer lanes.


• Secure your spot with a carrier that values your time on the road and at home.


• Experienced drivers start at $1,400 - $1,800 weekly average


• Beginners get $650 weekly during the onboarding period


• First 3 months solo carry a $1,000 weekly minimum guarantee


• Predictable regional routes keeping you mainly east of I-35


• Scheduled home time every single two weeks

On-The-Road Mentorship Program

• Designed specifically for applicants needing entry-level orientation.


• Expect 4 to 6 weeks of real-world driving alongside a qualified instructor.


• No computer simulations; you learn by moving actual commercial freight.


• Experienced hands skip this process completely after a standard road test.

Core Skills Covered

• Safe handling and accident-free operation of big rigs


• Mastery of electronic logs and federal duty hour limits


• Thorough pre-and-post trip safety inspections


• Routine updates and communication with our freight dispatchers

Daily Job Expectations

• Transporting dry van freight safely across regional corridors


• Strict adherence to all Department of Transportation safety laws


• Maintaining flawless digital logs and equipment condition paperwork


• Checking your tractor and trailer thoroughly before every shift


• Staying in contact with the office coordinators throughout the day


• Current and unrestricted Class A commercial license


• Legally 21 years of age or older


• For beginners: Proof of 120+ hours from an approved truck academy


• Acceptable driving history with no severe recent infractions


• Passing score on the federal DOT physical exam and drug screening

We operate as an equal opportunity employer.