CDL-A Regional Dry Van - School Grads Trained - Home Every Two Weeks

American Driver LLC; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) and stock purchase program

Life, disability and critical illness

Job summary

American Driver LLC operates a dry van fleet primarily along the East Coast, with home time every two weeks. New CDL holders train on the road, earning during orientation, while experienced drivers go straight into their own truck after orientation.

Starting pay includes weekly averages of $1,000–$1,200 for solo runs, plus mileage pay of $0.55–$0.65 per mile and a performance bonus plan. Extra stops pay $15 and a weekly guarantee for new drivers add security.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL is required.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• No more than 2 moving violations in 2 years.
• No DUI or DWI in 10 years.
• DOT physical and drug testing required.

Responsibilities

• Operate dry van freight along the eastern seaboard.
• Learn and specialize in one region and remain close to home base.
• Complete orientation and training for new CDL holders.
• Maintain compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

CDL A

Safe driving

East Coast routing

Job description

This dry van fleet works the East and nothing else. Loads run up and down the eastern seaboard and seldom go far west, so you learn one part of the country well and you are home every two weeks. Drivers from Chester, Marcus Hook, Upland and the rest of Delaware County are hired here. If you just finished CDL school, you are paid to train. If you already drive, you start solo.

Earnings

• Average solo pay: $1,000 to $1,200 a week
• Mileage: $0.55 to $0.65 per mile based on verifiable experience
• About 2,000 miles a week
• Performance bonus plan on top
• $15 per extra stop
• New solo drivers: $1,000 weekly guarantee for 3 months

Training for new CDL holders

You train on the road for 3 to 5 weeks (200 to 250 hours) with a mentor and earn $650 every week. You need a completed truck driving school of at least 120 hours. Your mentor signs you off before you drive alone, so you are not pushed out early.

Experienced drivers

Six months or more of recent experience puts you straight into your own truck after orientation. Your mileage rate reflects the experience you can verify.

The freight

Dry van, a mix of drop and hook, preloaded trailers, live loads and live unloads. Lanes stay in the East and do not cross far west of the Mississippi.

Starting out

Orientation is two days or less and pays $300 once you are hired. If you take the bus, the one-way ticket is reimbursed with a receipt.

Truck and companions

• Late-model tractors, around 1.5 years old on average
• Automatics and 10-speeds
• One approved dog up to 40 pounds after training
• Adult rider program for solo drivers

Benefits after 30 days

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription plans
• 401(k) and stock purchase program
• Life, disability and critical illness coverage
• Tuition-free online degree for you and one dependent

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL, age 21 or older
• No more than 2 moving violations in 2 years
• No DUI or DWI in 10 years
• DOT physical and hair and urine drug test

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status.