CDL-A Entry-Level Truck Driver - Paid Training

American Driver; Lawrence Township (NJ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed weekly paycheck

Paid training

Job summary

American Driver in Lawrence Township, New Jersey, invites new CDL graduates to join an entry-level paid training program. You’ll ride with a mentor on real regional routes, with a guaranteed weekly paycheck and no simulators or classrooms in this phase.

Phase 2 pays $0.56 per mile with a guaranteed minimum of $1,000 per week; after 3 months, pay scales to $0.64 per mile with average weekly earnings of $1,200–$1,700 as you progress to solo driving.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A).
• Minimum 120 hours of training completed at an accredited CDL school.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Clean driving record (MVR) and solid safety history.
• Ability to pass a standard DOT physical and pre-employment drug screening.

Skills

ELD systems

Hours-of-Service (HOS)

Pre-trip inspections

Post-trip inspections

Dispatch communications

Education

Valid CDL-A license

120 hours CDL training

Minimum age 21

Clean driving record (MVR)

DOT physical & drug screening clearance

Job description

Lawrence Township, New Jersey, United States

About the job CDL-A Entry-Level Truck Driver - Paid Training

If you recently graduated from CDL school, American Driver offers a direct path to a stable driving career. Our structured, paid training program pairs you with an experienced mentor on actual regional routes. We do not use simulators or classrooms for this phase—you will gain real-world experience on the road while receiving a guaranteed weekly paycheck.

Compensation and Pay Growth

We provide a clear, guaranteed pay structure to support you as you transition to driving solo:

• Phase 2: First 3 Months Solo: $0.56 per mile with a guaranteed minimum of $1,000 per week.
• Phase 3: After 3 Months: Performance-based scaling from $0.56 to $0.64 per mile (Average weekly earnings: $1,200 – $1,700).

What You Will Learn

During your 4 to 6 weeks of training, you will work alongside a dedicated trainer to master:

• Hands-on Class A tractor-trailer operations in regional terrain.
• ELD systems and strict Hours-of-Service (HOS) compliance.
• Thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections (DVIR).
• Standard dispatch communication and corporate logging procedures.

Once you clear training and transition to a solo driver, your routine will consist of:

• Home Time: Scheduled weekly -BI WEEKLY home time for proper rest.
• Equipment: Late-model, fully maintained, and 100% DOT-compliant fleet.
• Compliance: Maintenance of accurate logs and professional communication with dispatch at all times.

Hiring Requirements

Candidates must meet all the following criteria to be considered for employment:

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A).
• Minimum 120 hours of training completed at an accredited CDL school.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Clean driving record (MVR) and solid safety history.
• Ability to pass a standard DOT physical and pre-employment drug screening.

American Driver is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).