Class A CDL Driver – New Drivers Welcome

American Driver; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision after 30 days

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Pet and rider policy available fromDay

Job summary

American Driver in Dalton, GA is hiring Class A CDL drivers. The program welcomes new drivers with a fully paid 4–6 week training and a mentor. You’ll haul real freight from week one, with weekly pay starting immediately and direct deposit every week.

Expect dry van no-touch freight, 2,200–2,500 miles weekly, and a mix of day/night dispatch. Training covers ELD/HOS, pre/post trip inspections, and customer communication as you prepare for a successful career on Eastern OTR lanes.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class A CDL

Responsibilities

• 4–6 week paid training with a mentor
• Haul real freight from week one
• Weekly paycheck from day one of training
• Dry van, no-touch freight
• 2,200–2,500 miles weekly
• Eastern OTR lanes with reliable freight
• Mix of day and night dispatch based on load availability

Job description

Class A CDL Driver – New Drivers Welcome

About the job Class A CDL Driver – New Drivers Welcome

American Driver is hiring CDL A drivers in Dalton, GA. This position is open to drivers who are new to the industry — paid training is provided and there are no costs to you to get started.

Dalton sits in northwest Georgia on I-75, one of the most active freight corridors connecting the Southeast to the Midwest. Drivers based here have access to consistent Eastern OTR lanes with steady freight volume year-round.

How Training Works:

• Fully paid 4–6 week program with an experienced mentor
• You're hauling real freight from week one
• Covers everything you need — ELD compliance, HOS rules, pre/post trip inspections, customer communication
• Weekly paycheck from day one of training

A Typical Week:

• Dry van, no-touch freight
• Heavy drop and hook — around 60%
• Consistent 2,200–2,500 miles weekly
• Eastern OTR lanes with reliable freight
• Mix of day and night dispatch based on load availability

Earnings:

• Base CPM $0.56, up to $0.65 with experience
• Most drivers take home $1,200–$1,500 per week
• Additional pay for stops, layovers, and breakdowns
• Automatic pay review at six months
• $300 for orientation week
• Direct deposit every week without exception

Home Time:

• Planned home time every two weeks — consistent and predictable

Equipment:

• Assigned Freightliner or Kenworth (2022–2025)
• All trucks equipped with APUs
• Health, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Pet and rider policy available from day one
• Must hold a valid Class A CDL and be at least 21
• Graduates of an accredited CDL program with at least 120 hours of instruction are eligible for our paid training program
• No major violations in the past 3 years
• No DUI within the last 5 years
• Pre-employment urine and hair follicle drug screening required