CDL-A Entry Level OTR Driver - Weekly Training Pay

American Driver; Zachary (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pets allowed after training

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) and paid time off

Job summary

American Driver is hiring a Class A CDL driver in Zachary, LA. You start with paid orientation and earn a weekly paycheck during training, with a guaranteed floor for the first three months when solo.

After that, expect steady OTR miles and home time every two weeks as you cover routes from the South to the Midwest. In months one to four you’ll ride with a mentor, then drive solo with guaranteed weekly pay and growing miles.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Complete orientation and ride with a mentor (3–5 weeks).
• Learn trip planning, backing, docks and logs during training.
• Haul dry van freight across defined regions with phased pay growth.
• Maintain home time every two weeks and follow safety standards.

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.