CDL-A Trainee Driver – Paid Mentorship Program

American Driver; Arabi (LA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription coverage

401(k) with company match

ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)

Job summary

American Driver in Arabi/New Orleans area is recruiting CDL-A trainees directly out of CDL school. Our Paid Mentor Program bridges the gap between school and a confident solo career with guaranteed weekly pay during training.

Once you complete the program, you progress to full solo pay rates. Benefits begin after 30 days, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, a 401(k) match, ESPP, PTO from day one, and life/disability insurance.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid Class A CDL.
• Graduated from an accredited CDL school (120+ hours) or have under 6 months of recent OTR experience.
• Clean driving record.
• Able to pass a standard background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Learn real-world OTR driving with an experienced mentor.
• Transition directly to full solo pay rates after completing the program.
• No heavy freight loading requirement during training and afterwards.

Skills

OTR readiness

Clean driving record

Drug screening readiness

Education

CDL school graduate

Job description

Just graduated CDL school in the Greater New Orleans area and having trouble getting hired? We will put you in a truck.

We are currently hiring CDL-A trainees directly out of Arabi, St. Bernard Parish, and the Greater New Orleans area. Most carriers demand 1–2 years of experience before they even look at your application. We take a different approach: if you completed your training and hold a valid CDL-A, our Paid Mentor Program will bridge the gap between school and a confident solo career.

No fine print, no unpaid waiting periods, and no physical freight loading.

THE TRAINING PROGRAM

• 4 to 6 Weeks Paid Mentorship: Learn real-world OTR driving with an experienced mentor in the passenger seat.
• Guaranteed Pay: You get paid every single week during training—no low mileage penalties or surprise deductions.
• Instant Progression: Transition directly to full solo pay rates the moment you complete the program.
• $300 Paid Orientation: We provide your hotel room and cover transportation to get you started.

PAY & FULL BENEFITS

• $1,300 to $1,550 average weekly earnings once going solo (top performers clear $1,800+).
• Benefits active after 30 days: Full Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage.
• 401(k) with Company Match + Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• PTO: Paid time off starts accruing on your very first day.
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance.

EQUIPMENT & FREIGHT

• Assigned Equipment: 2022 or newer Kenworth or Freightliner (automatic, equipped with APU).
• No Slip-Seating: Once assigned, the truck is yours—you don't move your gear every week.
• 100% No-Touch Freight: Dry van loads, approximately 70% drop-and-hook.
• 2,200 to 2,800 miles per week average across East of I-35 lanes.

SCHEDULE

• 12 Days Out / 2 Days Home: True OTR setup out of the Arabi/New Orleans area. Stable, predictable home time rotations.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid Class A CDL and DOT Medical Card.
• Graduated from an accredited CDL school (120+ hours) OR have under 6 months of recent OTR experience.
• Clean driving record.
• Able to pass a standard background check and pre-employment drug screen.

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