CDL-A Trainee Program

American Driver; Grandview (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one medical, dental, vision, and生活

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Pet and rider program

Job summary

American Driver is offering a structured training program for new CDL grads. You’ll learn from an experienced driver for 4 to 6 weeks, with guaranteed weekly pay during training and direct deposit every Friday.

After training, you’ll transition to full solo pay on the Eastern Regional Fleet, with weekly earnings typically ranging from $1,300 to $1,500, and top performers earning $1,800+ per week, plus safety and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL.
• At least 120 hours of CDL-school training completed.
• No more than 2 moving violations in the last 2 years.
• No serious traffic violations in the past 12 months.
• No major preventable accidents in the last 5 years.
• Pass a hair and urine drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Pre-trip and post-trip inspections on every run.
• Accurate ELD logging.
• On-time pickups and deliveries.
• Clear communication with dispatch and customers.

Skills

Class A CDL

CDL school training

No moving violations (2y)

No serious violations (12m)

No major accidents (5y)

Drug screen

Job description

Hook Intro

Fresh out of CDL school? Don't jump straight into a solo run. Spend a few weeks learning the ropes from an experienced driver, get paid the whole time.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL
• At least 120 hours of CDL-school training completed
• No more than 2 moving violations in the last 2 years
• No serious traffic violations in the past 12 months
• No major preventable accidents in the last 5 years
• Pass a hair and urine drug screen

The Training Program

• 4 to 6 weeks paired one-on-one with a veteran driver
• Guaranteed $850 weekly pay, direct deposit every Friday
• Roll straight into full solo pay once you're cleared
• Pick weekly or bi-weekly home time after training

Once You're Solo

• $1,300 to $1,500 average weekly gross
• Top 20% of our drivers clear $1,800+ weekly
• Performance and safety bonuses stack on top

The Freight & Equipment

• No-touch dry van, Eastern Regional Fleet
• Fuel and toll costs covered by the company
• Dispatch available 24/7

On the Job

• Pre-trip and post-trip inspections, every run
• Accurate ELD logging
• On-time pickups and deliveries
• Clear communication with dispatch and customers

Benefits

• Day-one medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Pet and rider program available

Equal Opportunity Employer.