CDL-A Trainee Driver - Paid Training

American Driver; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

American Driver LLC is recruiting Class A drivers for routes across the western states, with paid orientation and mentor training. You’ll earn $850 per week during training and typically $1,000–$1,500 per week after training, plus a guaranteed $1,000 weekly for the first 3 months solo. Home every two weeks.

Loads stay west of the Mississippi, with mileage pay starting at $0.50 per mile and a $15 stop pay. Medical, dental, and vision coverage plus a 401(k) and PTO are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 or older with a Class A CDL.
• Completed CDL-A truck driving school of at least 120 hours.
• Home within 50 miles of San Diego.
• Acceptable driving record and DOT physical/drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Operate dry van freight across western states (CA, AZ, NV, OR, WA, UT, CO, NM, TX, ID, MT, WY, SD).
• Maintain safety and DOT compliance during trips.
• Meet schedule commitments and home‑return cadence every two weeks.

Skills

CDL A

Truck driving

Mentor training

Safety awareness

Education

CDL-A truck driving school (120 hours)

Job description

Just finished CDL school in the South Bay? American Driver has a Class A seat for you in Chula Vista, National City, Imperial Beach and Otay Mesa. Your loads stay west of the Mississippi and you get home every two weeks. Training is paid every week from day one, and experienced drivers are welcome too.

Key numbers

• Paid orientation: $300 on your first paycheck
• Paid training: $850 a week
• Average weekly pay after training: $1,000–$1,500
• $1,000 a week guaranteed for your first 3 months after your first solo dispatch
• Mileage pay starts at $0.50 per mile and is based on verifiable experience
• 2,200–2,500 miles a week
• $15 stop pay
• Monthly driver performance bonus
• Home every two weeks

Your first months, step by step

Week 1: Orientation. You meet the team, finish paperwork and get set up. Orientation is paid, and the $300 comes on your first paycheck.

Weeks 1–5: Mentor training. You ride with an experienced mentor for 3 to 5 weeks, about 200 to 250 hours on the road. You earn $850 every week while you learn.

After training: Your own truck. You run dry van freight across the western states: California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and South Dakota. Loads do not go east of the Mississippi, so you stay closer to home.

Your first 3 months solo: You are guaranteed at least $1,000 a week while you build your miles.

The freight

Dry van. Live loads, live unloads, preloaded trailers and drop and hook. There is no hand unloading. Some stops may ask you to assist with loading or unloading.

The schedule

Home every two weeks. Expect both day and night driving, weekend work, some holidays and some winter driving in the mountain states.

Already have experience?

First seat and 1-year experienced drivers are welcome. You get the same paid orientation and the same $1,000 weekly guarantee for your first 3 months solo. Your mileage pay is set by your verifiable experience. Team drivers are also accepted.

Pets

A dog can ride with you once you finish training and are driving solo.

Benefits

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

What you need

• 21 or older with a Class A CDL
• A completed CDL-A truck driving school of at least 120 hours
• Home within 50 miles of San Diego
• An acceptable driving record
• A DOT physical and drug screen

Equal Opportunity Employer.