CDL-A Western Regional Driver - Paid Training - Home Every 2 Weeks

American Driver LLC; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

American Driver LLC in California is seeking drivers entering a structured training program. Trainees ride with a mentor for 3–5 weeks, earning $850 per week during training, before taking solo runs. A $1,000 weekly guarantee applies for the first 3 months once solo.

Most loads are dry van with home every two weeks. After completing training, drivers can earn $1,000 to $1,500 per week on solo runs, with the fleet operating across 11 Western states.

Qualifications

• Completed CDL-A training at a truck driving school (minimum 120 hours).
• Must hold a valid CDL-A license from your state of residence.
• 21 years or older; no DUI/DWI in last 10 years; pass DOT physical and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Ride with a mentor for 3–5 weeks (200–250 hours) behind the wheel.
• Receive $850 weekly pay during training.
• After solo, drive your own runs with a $1,000 weekly guarantee for the first 3 months.

Skills

CDL-A

Mentor program

West coast routes

Job description

The numbers

• $850 a week while you train
• $1,000 to $1,500 a week once you're solo
• $1,000 weekly pay guarantee for your first 3 months solo
• Up to $0.06 per mile performance bonus
• 1,700 to 2,100 miles a week
• Paid weekly, direct deposit

Who this is for

You just finished a CDL school program of 120 hours or more. You want real miles, but you don't want to be stuck on the East Coast for a month. This fleet runs the 11 Western states: California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Idaho, Colorado, New Mexico, Montana and Wyoming. If you want to go further east later, you can ask for it.

How training works

You ride with a mentor for 3 to 5 weeks, about 200 to 250 hours behind the wheel. You get paid $850 every week during that time. After that you get your own truck and your own runs. Your first 3 months solo come with a $1,000 weekly guarantee, so a slow week doesn't hurt your paycheck.

Your two weeks on the road

Dry van freight. Most loads are drop and hook or preloaded. Some are live loads. If a load needs a hand unload, you get paid $80 for it. Pallet jack or tailgate assists pay $20. Stops pay $15. Runs usually end within two days, so you're never far from home. Expect some winter driving in the mountains, and the fleet will prepare you for it.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off

Requirements

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

The short version

• Paid from the first day of training
• $1,000 a week guaranteed for 3 months solo
• Short western runs
• Home every two weeks

Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.