CDL-A Trainee - Paid Mentor Training

American Driver LLC; Palmdale (CA); In loco; USD 46.000 - 59.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Life and disability insurance

Paid vacation

Free online college for you and one to

Descrizione del lavoro

American Driver LLC in Palmdale area operates a refrigerated fleet and is hiring new CDL holders. Orientation is paid and lodging is covered, followed by 3–5 weeks of mentorship with ~200–250 hours before solo driving.

Expect a schedule about 12–14 days out, home every other weekend, with 1,800–2,200 weekly miles in CA and neighboring states. Benefits accrue after 30 days, and riders are allowed with restrictions.

Competenze

• Class A CDL required; 21+ years old.
• Recent CDL graduate or returning driver preferred.
• No DUI/DWI in 10 years; DOT physical and drug testing required.

Mansioni

• Drive refrigerated freight in CA, OR, WA, ID, NV, AZ and sometimes UT.
• No-touch freight; some live load/unload by appointment but you won’t handle freight.

Formazione

CDL Class A (certification)

Descrizione del lavoro

This seat is only for new drivers. If your CDL is recent, or you're coming back after time away, this fleet is built for you.

We're hiring around Palmdale, Lancaster, Quartz Hill and Rosamond for a refrigerated fleet based in Jurupa Valley.

Training first

Orientation lasts up to 2 days and pays $300 once you're hired. Lodging is covered. Then you drive with a mentor for 3 to 5 weeks, about 200-250 hours, at $850 a week. You don't go solo until you're ready.

The schedule

About 12 to 14 days out, then home every other weekend. You run reefer freight in California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona and sometimes Utah. Loads sometimes pass near home. Weekly miles run 1,800-2,200.

One thing to know upfront: on home time, the truck stays at the Jurupa Valley yard. It doesn't come home with you.

Why reefer pays more

• $1,000-1,300 average per week
• Monthly bonus up to $0.06 per mile (9,200 miles a month, 7 mpg, no accidents)
• Stop pay: $25 for the first extra stop, $35 for each one after
• $25 extra on short loads of 25-99 miles
• $1,000 weekly minimum for your first 3 months solo
• Paid weekly, direct deposit

The freight

No-touch. Some pickups and deliveries are live load or live unload by appointment, but you won't handle the freight.

The truck

An assigned Freightliner, about 1.5 years old on average. Automatic or 10-speed. Most have an APU or inverter.

Benefits after 30 days

Medical, dental, vision and prescription plans. 401(k), life, disability and paid vacation. Free online college for you and one dependent.

Riders and pets

An approved adult rider is allowed. One dog under 40 lbs is allowed after training.

Requirements

• Class A CDL, 21+
• Recent CDL graduate or returning driver
• 2 or fewer moving violations in 2 years
• No DUI/DWI in 10 years
• DOT physical, hair and urine drug test

Why start here

• Built for new drivers
• Higher pay than dry van
• A weekly minimum for 3 months

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.