CDL-A New Grad Driver - Short Western Runs

American Driver; Woodland (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

American Driver LLC in California is seeking drivers for dry van freight. New drivers will not go out alone; you spend 3 to 5 weeks with an experienced mentor, about 200 to 250 hours on the road, and you get your own truck after that.

You’ll earn while you learn with orientation pay of $300 on the first paycheck and training pay of $850 per week; once solo, guaranteed $1,000 per week for the first 3 months, and home every two weeks on mostly 2-day runs across 11 western states.

Qualifications

• Age 21+
• Completion of CDL-A training or school (120 hours)
• Acceptable driving record and ability to pass a DOT physical and drug screen

Responsibilities

• Drive dry van freight day and night, with some weekend and holiday work
• Handle live loads and unloads where required
• Follow routes across the western states and maintain safety and logs
• Teams welcome; mentors available for new drivers

Skills

Age 21+

Reliable driving

DOT drug screen

Education

CDL-A training (120 hours)

CDL-A school completion

Job description

Almost every new driver has the same three worries: Will I get trained right? Will I make money while I learn? Will I ever see home? If you live in Woodland, Davis, Dixon or Knights Landing, American Driver can answer all three before you apply.

"Will I get trained right?"\

You do not go out alone. You spend 3 to 5 weeks with an experienced mentor, about 200 to 250 hours on the road. You get your own truck only after that.

"Will I make money while I learn?"\

Yes. Orientation pays $300 on your first paycheck, and training pays $850 every week. When you go solo, you are guaranteed $1,000 a week for your first 3 months.

"Will I ever see home?"\

You are home every two weeks. Most runs last 2 days or less and stay in 11 western states: California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Montana and Wyoming.

What you earn after training

• Average weekly pay: $1,000–$1,300
• 1,700–2,100 miles a week
• $15 stop pay
• Performance bonus up to $0.06 per mile
• $20 for an unload assist and $80 for a full hand unload, when a load needs it

What to expect

Dry van freight with live loads, live unloads, preloads and drop and hook. You drive day and night, with some weekend and holiday work. Expect snow on the mountain passes in winter.

Already driving?

First seat and 1-year experienced drivers are welcome. Your mileage pay is based on your verifiable experience. Teams are accepted.

Pets

A dog is allowed after you finish training.

Benefits

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

Requirements

• Age 21+ with a Class A CDL
• Completed CDL-A school of at least 120 hours
• Acceptable driving record
• DOT physical and drug screen

Equal Opportunity Employer.