CDL-A Regional Driver Dry Van -No Touch Grads OK

American Driver LLC; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 46,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

American Driver LLC in Montana seeks CDL-A drivers for Flathead Valley runs. Work is west of the Mississippi, with about 1,900 miles weekly and pay that starts with a $1,000 weekly guarantee for the first 3 months of solo driving.

Training is paid weekly, with a mentor during the initial phase. After solo, expected earnings are about $1,400 per week. Home every two weeks, with comprehensive benefits after 30 days.

Qualifications

• You must be 21 or older with a Class A CDL.
• New drivers need at least 120 hours from a CDL school; otherwise, 6 months of recent experience.
• Up to 2 moving violations in the last 2 years.
• No DUI/DWI in the last 10 years.
• Pass a DOT physical and a hair and urine drug test.

Responsibilities

• Western lanes west of the Mississippi River, about 1,900 miles per week.
• Drop and hook, live loads and preloads.
• Out about two weeks, then home.
• Mentored training with a paid mentor for new CDL grads.

Job description

Flathead Valley drivers: western miles only, about $1,400 a week, paid training for new CDL grads.

Every lane stays west of the Mississippi River. New CDL-A holders start with a paid mentor.

The money

• Paid every week during training
• $1,000 a week guaranteed for your first 3 months solo
• About $1,400 a week once solo
• About 1,900 miles a week
• $15 stop pay
• Paid weekly

Your week

Western lanes, drop and hook, live loads and preloads. Out about two weeks, then home. Mountain passes and winter weather are part of the job.

New CDL? Here is the path

• Call: we check your license and record with you first. No surprises later.
• Orientation: up to 2 days, hotel covered, bus fare reimbursed, $300 once hired.
• Training: 4 to 6 weeks one-on-one with a mentor, paid every week.
• Solo: your own assigned truck, fleet average about 1.5 years old. For your first 3 months solo, your pay will not drop below $1,000 a week.

Nervous about your first driving job? Fair.

• "How often will I see home?" Every two weeks.
• "Will one ticket disqualify me?" Not by itself. Up to 2 moving violations in the past 2 years is accepted.
• "Does my CDL school count?" If it was 120 hours or more, yes.
• "What if I have a problem on the road?" Loads are planned for you, and your driver leader picks up the phone.
• "What if my first solo weeks are slow?" You still get at least $1,000 a week for your first 3 months solo.

To qualify

You must be 21 or older with a Class A CDL. New drivers need at least 120 hours from a CDL school; otherwise, 6 months of recent experience. We accept up to 2 moving violations in the last 2 years and no DUI/DWI in the last 10. You will also pass a DOT physical and a hair and urine drug test.

Once you pass 30 days

Full medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, a 401(k), an employee stock purchase plan, paid vacation, yearly raises, and a free online degree for you and one family member. Pets and riders are allowed; trainees can bring a dog once training is finished.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.