CDL-A Trainee: Paid Mentorship to Solo Driver

American Driver; Van Buren (AR); On-site; USD 67,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Mentor Program

Guaranteed Weekly Pay

401(k) with company match

ESPP

PTO from day one

Life and Disability Insurance

Orientation paid (transportation and a

Late-model trucks

Job summary

American Driver is actively hiring entry-level CDL-A drivers in Van Buren, Fort Smith, and surrounding River Valley area to join a structured Paid Mentor Program. You’ll train in a late-model fleet with guaranteed weekly pay during mentorship and a clear path to solo earnings.

Expect a 12 days out / 2 days home OTR schedule from the Van Buren/Fort Smith area, with equipment like late-model Kenworth or Freightliner and 70% drop-&-hook freight.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 with a valid Class A CDL and DOT Medical Card.
• Graduate of a CDL program (120+ hours) or under 6 months of recent OTR experience.
• Clean driving record and ability to pass background check and pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 4–6 week paid mentorship with a professional mentor.
• Move to full solo mileage rates after mentorship completion.
• Receive guaranteed weekly pay throughout the training period.
• Orientation includes $300 paid; transportation and hotel accommodations are covered.

Skills

CDL Class A

Clean driving record

DOT Medical Card

OTR driving experience

Safety conscious

Education

CDL training program (120+ hours) or related OTR experience

Job description

American Driver is actively hiring entry-level CDL-A drivers in Van Buren, Fort Smith, and surrounding River Valley area to join a structured Paid Mentor Program. You’ll train in a late-model fleet with guaranteed weekly pay during mentorship and a clear path to solo earnings.

Expect a 12 days out / 2 days home OTR schedule from the Van Buren/Fort Smith area, with equipment like late-model Kenworth or Freightliner and 70% drop-&-hook freight.