Class A Trucker - Trainees & Experienced Welcome

American Driver; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Weekly direct deposit

Onboarding pay

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Pet-friendly policy

Job summary

American Driver is hiring for Class A Trucker - Trainees & Experienced Welcome with a fixed regional operation and predictable income. Expect weekly gross between $1,300 and $1,500, plus mileage rate $0.56–$0.64 CPM as tenure grows.

Mentorship phase lasts 4–5 weeks, orientation paid, and you'll drive a late-model tractor on dry van loads with minimal docking delays. Home time and paid time off are emphasized.

Qualifications

• CDL-A required and valid DOT medical card.
• Experience welcome; trucking school grads considered.
• Mentored transition with paid training program.

Responsibilities

• Operate a late-model Freightliner or Kenworth tractor from day one.
• Pull dry van trailers with no special endorsements.
• No driver cargo handling; all freight handled by staff.
• Weekly schedule with 2,000–2,400 miles; work with load planner.

Skills

CDL-A

Logbook management

Safety compliance

Trip planning

Education

CDL-A holder

Trucking school graduate or 6 months experience

Job description

Class A Trucker - Trainees & Experienced Welcome

Job Openings Class A Trucker - Trainees & Experienced Welcome

About the job Class A Trucker - Trainees & Experienced Welcome

Are you tired of regional jobs that overpromise and underdeliver? We have built a driving lane centered around predictable income, dedicated equipment, and an operation that respects your federally mandated home rest.

• Weekly Gross: Expect a realistic gross between $1,300 and $1,500 for drivers managing their logbook hours efficiently.
• Mileage Rate: Launch your employment at $0.56 CPM, climbing up to $0.64 CPM as your tenure grows.
• Safety Bumps: Cash bonuses paid out regularly for maintaining clean safety records.
• Payroll Stability: Direct deposit hits your bank account weekly without fail or surprises.
• Onboarding Pay: Orientation is 100% compensated starting from your very first classroom hour.
• Assigned Fleet: Take command of your own late-model Freightliner or Kenworth tractor from day one—no truck swapping or sharing.
• Trailer Specs: Exclusively pulling dry van trailers, meaning you never need specialized endorsements.
• Zero Driver Touch: Cargo handling is completely taken care of; you will never touch a single box of freight.
• Workflow: Network leans heavily on drop & hook freight to eliminate dock delays, with select live stops required.

Scheduling & Geography

• Fixed Corridors: Operations are kept within a fixed regional territory so your routes are always familiar.
• Year-Round Volume: Distance stays stable at 2,000 to 2,400 miles per week all year long, backed by a dedicated load planner.
• Home Time: Your 34-hour restart is built into your schedule every week so you get home regularly.
• Voluntary Miles: Flexibility to stay out longer on the road if you choose to hit higher financial goals.
• Experience Level: Open to CDL-A holders at all stages of their career, including recent school grads.
• Mentorship Phase: A 4 to 5-week paid program pairing you with a senior driver to master trip planning, compliance, and defensive driving.
• No Reduced Pay: Training compensation matches our standard orientation rate—no discounted student wages.
• Solo Transition: Move into an independent solo truck the moment your mentor certifies your skills.
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance options for complete peace of mind.
• 401(k) retirement plans featuring company-matching contributions.
• Paid time off (PTO) starts accruing right after your introductory employment period.
• Free employer-funded life insurance and accidental death policies.
• Family and pet-friendly guidelines allowing passengers or dogs in your truck.
• Valid, current Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• Trucking school graduate status or at least 6 months of verifiable tractor-trailer time.
• Successful completion of the mandatory DOT physical and pre-employment substance screen.
• A driving record showing no more than 2 moving violations in the past 3 years.
• Zero drug or alcohol driving convictions (DUI/DWI) within the last 36 months.
• Background check clear of felony convictions for the past 5 years.

Take Action: Next orientation classes are booking now. Apply today to secure your spot before this hiring group fills up.