Class A CDL Driver - Dry Van - Paid Training for Recent CDL A Grads

American Driver; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx plans

401(k) with company match

Company-paid life insurance and long/短

Job summary

American Driver is hiring Class A CDL Drivers for Dry Van routes with a paid training program for recent CDL A grads. Drivers operate regional lanes East of I-35 on a consistent schedule, with 12 days on the road and 2 days home, and will use assigned 2022+ tractors.

The role emphasizes no-touch freight and a take-home truck where permitted. New grads receive 4–6 weeks of one-on-one mentoring, with conversion to solo status and pay progression.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL, age 21 minimum.
• 6 months tractor-trailer experience or recent CDL graduate.
• Clean MVR and background, fully DOT compliant.

Responsibilities

• Operate 1,700–2,300 miles per week on regional lanes East of I-35.
• No New York City or 5 boroughs.
• 12 days on the road / 2 days home; schedule.
• Assigned 2022+ Kenworth or Freightliner automatic with APUs; no slip-seating; take-home truck where permitted.

Job description

Class A CDL Driver - Dry Van - Paid Training for Recent CDL A Grads

Job Openings Class A CDL Driver - Dry Van - Paid Training for Recent CDL A Grads

About the job Class A CDL Driver - Dry Van - Paid Training for Recent CDL A Grads

Class A drivers run predictable regional lanes East of I-35 on a consistent schedule. No New York City. No five boroughs. Ever. Freight is 100% no-touch dry van, miles are tracked honestly, and your truck is yours — not shared with anyone else. If you just finished CDL school, our paid training program gets you earning immediately while a mentor shows you the ropes.

Where You Will Drive

• Regional lanes East of I-35
• Strictly NO New York City or 5 boroughs
• 1,700 to 2,300 predictable miles per week

Schedule

• 12 days on the road / 2 days home
• Pet and passenger rider programs allowed from day one

Your Equipment

• Assigned 2022 or newer Kenworth or Freightliner automatic
• All units fully equipped with APUs
• No slip-seating — take-home truck where permitted

What You Will Earn

• $0.56 to $0.64 CPM based on verified experience
• Weekly gross $1,200 to $1,500 average
• Top 30% earn $1,700+ gross per week
• $300 orientation pay — travel and hotel covered

Benefits Active at 30 Days

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee stock options
• Accrued paid vacation time

New CDL Graduate? Paid Training Program

• $650 gross per week paid every Friday
• 4 to 6 weeks one-on-one OTR mentoring
• Immediate upgrade to $0.56 CPM upon going solo
• Minimum 120-hour certificate from an accredited CDL school required

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL, age 21 minimum
• 6 months tractor-trailer experience or recent CDL graduate
• Clean MVR and background, fully DOT compliant