Class A Truck Driver - Paid Trainee Program

American Driver; Bradfordville (FL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare package

Company 401k

Paid vacation

Weekly pay

Dispatch support

Job summary

American Driver is seeking candidates for a Class A Truck Driver - Paid Trainee Program in the Southeast. Trainees receive a guaranteed weekly salary during the instructional phase and will be paired with highway mentors to start earning from week one.

Regional dry van routes with no-touch freight, home-time rotations, and late-model tractors are provided, plus comprehensive benefits after onboarding. Training spans 4–6 weeks with ongoing support.

Qualifications

• Valid and active Class A CDL as a condition of enrollment.
• Successful completion of a certified truck driving academy (120-clock-hour baseline).
• Ability to pass DOT physicals and drug tests as part of onboarding.

Skills

Class A CDL

Education

Truck driving academy certificate (120 clock hours)

Job description

Class A Truck Driver - Paid Trainee Program

About the job Class A Truck Driver - Paid Trainee Program

Take the first step toward a prosperous trucking career within our premier Southeast freight infrastructure. We specialize in supporting newly licensed Class A motorists by pairing them with professional highway mentors, offering a guaranteed weekly salary, and providing reliable bi-weekly home rotations. Learn our operational standards firsthand while securing immediate, dependable revenue from your very first week on the road.

Compensation Structure and Finishing Pay:

• Fixed weekly financial allowance during your 4-to-6 week over-the-road instructional phase.
• Independent fleet operators maintain an average weekly gross running from 1250 to 1550 USD.
• Premium mileage and safety incentives elevate top-tier earnings past 1700 USD weekly.
• Guaranteed pay for all corporate onboarding schedules and introductory training days.

Route Operations and Asset Details:

• Consistent regional dry van dispatches centered around no-touch freight and drop-and-hook processes.
• Scheduled home time rotations offering 34 to 48 consecutive hours of rest every second week.
• Core operational lanes moving freight across FL, GA, AL, SC, NC, and TN.
• Premium assignment of late-model Freightliner or Kenworth highway tractors equipped with APU systems.

Corporate Benefits and Wellness Coverage (Available Day 31):

• Comprehensive healthcare packages including major medical, vision, and dental options.
• Company-matched 401k investment options alongside accumulated paid vacation time.
• Reliable weekly direct deposits coupled with documented detention and layover compensation.
• Open access to our around-the-clock dispatch support desk and driver assistance lines.

Minimum Hiring Standards and Compliance:

• Valid and active Class A commercial driver's license.
• Age requirement of 21 years or older at the time of enrollment.
• Certificate of completion from a certified truck driving academy (120-clock-hour baseline).
• Successful screening results on mandatory DOT physical exams plus hair and urine drug tests.
• Clean background check showing no recent SAP tracking or DUI/DWI convictions in the past 5 years.