CDL-A Truck Driver - First Job After CDL School

American Driver LLC; Gonzales (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays are voluntary

Job summary

American Driver LLC seeks entry‑level CDL‑A drivers who train with a mentor and then operate their own truck across the South and Midwest. You will be paid weekly during learning, and after training you can earn 1,200 to 1,800 per week with a guaranteed 1,000 weekly during the first 3 months of solo driving.

Routes are east of Denver, home every two weeks, with medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and PTO. Holidays are voluntary, and a DOT physical and drug screen are required.

Qualifications

• CDL-A school certificate of at least 120 hours.
• Class A CDL from your state of residence.
• 21 or older.
• No more than 2 moving violations in 2 years.
• DOT physical and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Train with a mentor and learn the job before solo driving.
• Run routes across the South and Midwest after training.
• Be home every two weeks.

Education

CDL-A school certificate (120 hours)

Job description

Just got your CDL? Most companies want a year of experience. This one doesn't.

You train with a mentor, get paid every week while you learn, and then run your own truck across the South and Midwest. Home every two weeks.

What you'll make

After training, drivers here earn $1,200 to $1,800 a week. The first 3 months solo come with a $1,000 weekly guarantee. On top of mileage pay you get a performance bonus, $15 per stop, and $75 plus mileage on short loads.

Where you'll go

Everything east of Denver, except the Northeast and New England. Typical weeks run 1,800 to 2,900 miles. Freight is dry van, a mix of drop and hook, preloads and live work.

Training, step by step

1. A recruiter calls you and reviews your license and record.
2. You go to orientation.
3. You spend 3 to 5 weeks (200 to 250 hours) on the road with a mentor. You're paid weekly.
4. You get your own truck.

All you need to start is a CDL-A school certificate of at least 120 hours.

What comes with the job

• Medical, dental, vision
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Holidays are volunteer, not forced

To apply you need

• Completed CDL-A training at a truck driving school (minimum 120 hours)
• Class A CDL from your state of residence
• 21 or older
• No more than 2 moving violations in 2 years and no DUI/DWI in 10 years
• DOT physical and drug screen

Equal Opportunity Employer.