CDL-A Entry Level OTR Driver - Weekly Training Pay

American Driver; Zachary (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Dog allowed after training

Job summary

American Driver LLC in Zachary, LA is seeking Class A CDL drivers for routes across the South and Midwest. The program starts with paid orientation, weekly pay during training, and a guaranteed floor for the first three months solo, followed by steady OTR miles and home time every two weeks.

During ramp-up you can expect earnings from $650 weekly during orientation and $1,000+ weekly after solo, with typical year-round pay from $1,200 to $1,800 per week and a bonus structure.

Qualifications

• 21 or older with a Class A CDL.
• Completion of CDL-A truck driving school of at least 120 hours.
• Acceptable driving record; DOT physical and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Drive and haul freight, starting in Zachary, LA and regional routes.
• Follow trip plans, back safely, log hours and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Maintain vehicle, perform pre/post-trip checks and communicate with dispatch.

Skills

CDL-A required

Clean driving record

Education

CDL-A school 120h

Job description

Picture your first year behind the wheel. With American Driver, a Class A driver in Zachary, Baker, Central or Port Allen starts with paid orientation, earns a paycheck every week during training, and has a guaranteed floor for the first three months solo. After that come steady OTR miles, with home time every two weeks.

Month one

Orientation pays $300 on your first paycheck. Then you ride with an experienced mentor for 3 to 5 weeks, about 200 to 250 hours on the road. You learn trip planning, backing, docks and logs, and you earn $650 every week.

Months two to four

You get your own truck. For your first 3 months solo, you are guaranteed $1,000 a week while you build your miles. You haul dry van freight east of Denver, through the South, the Southeast and the Midwest. You do not go into the Northeast. Loads include live loads, live unloads, preloads and drop and hook.

The rest of the year

Drivers average $1,200 to $1,800 a week on 1,800 to 2,900 miles. Each stop pays $15, short hauls pay $75 plus mileage, and a monthly performance bonus rewards good driving. You are home every two weeks. Expect day and night driving, weekend work and some cold weather up north in winter. Holiday work is voluntary.

Already experienced?

First seat and 1-year experienced drivers are welcome. Your pay is set by your verifiable experience. Teams are accepted.

Pets

Once training is done, a dog can ride with you.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) and paid time off.

What you need

• 21 or older with a Class A CDL
• A completed CDL-A truck driving school of at least 120 hours
• An acceptable driving record
• A DOT physical and drug screen

Equal Opportunity Employer.