CDL-A Trainee -Paid Mentorship

American Driver; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 39,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Paid time off (PTO)

Stock options

Job summary

American Driver offers a paid mentoring program with structured, one-on-one coaching to launch your trucking career. Trainees earn a training salary of $850 per week and a guaranteed $1,000 weekly pay for the first 3 months while transitioning to solo mileage pay.

Annual earnings potential grows with tenure, including weekly ranges from $1,200 to $1,800 plus per-stop bonuses. The role requires a CDL, DOT Medical Card, and a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• CDL Class-A and DOT Medical Card (Age 21+)
• Open to trainees/new graduates and to 6+ month solo drivers, teams, and owner-operators
• Clean MVR, background check, and mandatory hair + urine drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-on-1 mentorship during training.
• Progress through a structured training plan to reach full solo mileage pay.
• Benefit from a tenure-based pay scale and guaranteed initial income as you gain experience.

Job description

Start your trucking career with structured 1-on-1 mentorship, guaranteed initial pay, and a tenure-based scale that boosts your earnings as you gain experience.

Paid Mentoring & Career Acceleration

• Training Salary: Earn $850 per week while training alongside a dedicated OTR mentor.
• Fast-Track Promotion: Jump straight to full solo mileage pay the day you complete training.
• Guaranteed Income: $1,000 weekly pay guarantee for your first 3 months running solo.
• Entry Requirement: Open to CDL graduates with a minimum of 120 hours from an accredited school.

Pay & Long-Term Earning Potential

• Weekly Earnings: $1,200 to $1,800 average per week (earning potential grows with tenure).
• Bonuses & Extras: Additional performance bonuses plus $15 per stop.

Lanes & Dispatch

• Operating Territory: 27 states (everything east of Denver, 100% excluding Northeast congestion).
• Weekly Miles: 1,800 to 2,200 miles.
• Freight Handling: Mix of drop-and-hook, preloads, and live load/unload.

Schedule & Home Time

• Home Time: Home every 2 weeks (flexible schedule options open for discussion).
• Shift Details: Day/night dispatches; weekend work expected, flexible holiday scheduling.

Driver Requirements

• Valid Class-A CDL and DOT Medical Card (Age 21+).
• Open to trainees/new graduates, as well as 6+ month solo drivers, teams, and owner-operators.
• Clean MVR, background check, and mandatory hair + urine drug testing.

Full Benefits Package (Effective Day 31)

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability.
• Accrued paid time off (PTO) and stock options.

(Equal Opportunity Employer)