Class A CDL Driver – Entry-Level Drivers Welcome

American Driver; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx

401(k) match

Life and disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

PTO from day one

Job summary

American Driver in Opelika, AL is hiring for a full-time CDL-A driver on regional lanes east of I-35. This program targets new CDL-A holders, offering real training, not busywork, with 2,200 to 2,800 miles per week on a 12 days out, 2 days home rotation.

You’ll operate a 2022 or newer tractor with no-touch dry van freight, mostly drop-and-hook, keeping miles steady. The paid mentor program runs 4–6 weeks with guaranteed pay, then you move into solo pay, with day-30 benefits and a strong

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL and DOT Medical Card.
• 21 years or older with a clean CDL.
• 6 months OTR experience or 120+ CDL program hours.
• Must pass background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Operate regional no-touch dry van freight east of I-35.
• Maintain safety and DOT compliance on all runs.
• Participate in paid mentor program and training before solo driving.

Skills

CDL A

DOT Medical Card

Clean Driving Record

OTR Experience

Job description

Looking for a driving job that starts you off right? This full-time position runs no-touch dry van freight on regional lanes east of I-35 out of the Opelika area, built specifically for new CDL-A holders who want real training, not busywork. Expect 2,200 to 2,800 miles most weeks on a 12 days out, 2 days home rotation.

Equipment & Freight

You're assigned a 2022 or newer Kenworth or Freightliner, automatic, APU equipped — yours alone, no slip seating. About 70% of loads are drop-and-hook, keeping the miles steady.

Compensation & Pay

Weekly average runs $1,300 to $1,550, with top performers pushing past $1,800. Orientation pays $300, with hotel and transportation covered. The paid mentor program runs 4 to 6 weeks with guaranteed pay throughout, then you move straight into full solo pay.

Benefits (available from day 30)

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• 401(k) match
• company-paid life and disability insurance
• employee stock purchase plan
• PTO builds from day one

Requirements

• 21 or older, valid Class A CDL, current DOT Medical Card
• Clean driving record
• 6 months recent OTR experience, or 120+ hours from an accredited CDL program
• Pass background check and pre-employment drug screen

Our Commitment

Recruitment team responds within the same business day. Equal Opportunity Employer