CDL A Truck Driver Trainee - Paid Training

American Driver; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 54,600 - 68,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid orientation

Rider and pet policy

Medical, dental, and vision coverage (

Home time every two weeks

Job summary

American Driver in Hammond, LA is seeking CDL A Truck Driver Trainee for a paid training program with a dedicated mentor. You’ll learn through 4–6 weeks on real routes with guaranteed weekly pay during training.

After training, you’ll move to solo pay starting at $0.56 CPM with typical weekly earnings of $1,200–$1,500, hauling dry van freight with no-touch loads and day/night runs based on dispatch.

Qualifications

• Recent CDL Class A graduates eligible.
• No major violations or at-fault accidents in the last 3 years.
• Must pass urine and hair follicle drug screening.
• Open to recent CDL holders.

Responsibilities

• Dry van freight with no-touch loads.
• About 60% drop and hook to keep you moving.
• Day and night runs depending on dispatch.
• Learn real routes with a dedicated mentor during training.

Skills

CDL A

OTR trucking

Safety inspections

Job description

CDL A Truck Driver Trainee - Paid Training

About the job CDL A Truck Driver Trainee - Paid Training

Just got your CDL? American Driver is hiring recent CDL Class A graduates based in Hammond, LA to join our OTR fleet running east of I-35.

We'll get you on the road with a paid training program and a dedicated mentor. After training, drivers typically run 2,200–2,500 miles and earn between $1,200 and $1,500 weekly.

Training Program

• 4–6 weeks with a dedicated mentor
• Fully paid — no cost to you
• Focus on real routes, safety, inspections, and day-to-day operations
• Guaranteed weekly pay during training
• After training, transition to solo pay starting at $0.56 CPM

What This Job Looks Like

• Dry van freight with no-touch loads
• About 60% drop and hook to keep you moving
• Consistent miles and minimal downtime
• Day and night runs depending on dispatch

Pay & Weekly Output

• $0.56–$0.65 CPM based on experience
• Weekly earnings usually fall between $1,200–$1,500
• Additional pay for stops, layovers, and breakdowns
• Pay increases every six months
• Weekly direct deposit
• $300 paid orientation

Home Time

• Home every two weeks on a consistent and planned schedule

Equipment

• Assigned Freightliner and Kenworth tractors (2022–2025)
• Well-maintained equipment with APUs
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
• Paid time off and holidays
• Rider and pet policy

What You Need

• Must be at least 21 with a valid Class A CDL
• Open to recent CDL holders
• No major violations or at-fault accidents in the last 3 years
• No DUI within the last 5 years
• Must pass urine and hair follicle drug screening