Class A CDL Driver - Paid Training Available

American Driver; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision from day 1

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation accrual

Life and AD&D insurance

Rider and pet-friendly fleet

Job summary

American Driver is hiring a Class A CDL driver in the United States (Washington/Bellingham region) with paid mentorship to start. You will receive paid training and weekly direct deposit, with a high emphasis on home time and reliable schedules.

New drivers join a program that covers log management, inspection protocols, and safe driving habits, before solo dispatch begins. Medical benefits and retirement plans are available from day one, with a focus on consistent miles and timely home arrivals.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL
• Recent CDL-A graduate or driver with 6 months tractor-trailer seat time
• Clean DOT physical and negative drug screen
• No more than 2 moving violations in the last 36 months
• No impaired driving record in the past 3 years
• No felony convictions within 5 years

Responsibilities

• Drive Freightliner Cascadia or Kenworth T680 as assigned
• Complete paid mentorship with a certified road trainer for 4–5 weeks
• Maintain safe driving habits and real-world log management
• Dispatch starts the day you completes training and go solo

Skills

CDL-A

Education

CDL-A certification

Job description

Class A CDL Driver - Paid Training Available

There's a version of this job where you're always waiting — waiting on loads, waiting on dispatch, waiting to get home. This isn't that version. Freight is ready, lanes are set, and your home time isn't negotiable.

The Numbers:

• CPM range: $0.56 on day one, up to $0.64 as experience builds
• Weekly gross target: $1,300 to $1,500 for drivers running consistent hours
• Miles per week: 2,000 to 2,400 across a stable regional network
• Bonus pay for clean safety records and strong on-time performance
• Direct deposit every week — predictable as your lane

On The Road:

• Freightliner Cascadia or Kenworth T680 assigned to you personally
• Live loads mixed in on select runs

Home Time Reality:

• Weekly 34-hour reset at home — built into the schedule, not negotiable
• Lane design prioritizes on-time home arrival over freight convenience
• Drivers who want more miles can opt to extend — nobody forces it

For Drivers Just Starting Out:

• No prior OTR required — CDL-A is your entry ticket
• Paid mentorship runs 4 to 5 weeks alongside a certified road trainer
• Covers real-world log management, inspection protocols, and safe driving habits
• Solo dispatch begins the day your trainer clears you
• Every training shift is a paid shift

What Comes With The Job:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one of eligibility
• 401(k) enrollment with company contribution match
• Paid vacation accrual
• Employer-paid life and accidental death insurance
• Rider and pet-friendly fleet policy for qualified drivers

Who We're Looking For:

• Valid Class A CDL
• Recent CDL-A graduate or driver with 6 months tractor-trailer seat time
• Clean DOT physical and negative drug screen
• No more than 2 moving violations in the last 36 months
• No impaired driving record in the past 3 years
• No felony convictions within 5 years