Entry Level CDL A Driver

American Driver; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet and rider policy

Paid time off and holidays

Orientation pay

Job summary

American Driver is expanding its OTR fleet and is hiring entry-level Class A drivers for Eastern routes in Mobile, AL. Fully paid training (4–6 weeks) with a mentor on real loads and weekly pay during training.

After training, transition to solo at $0.56–$0.65 CPM with typical weekly take-home of $1,200–$1,500. Planned home time every two weeks, late-model trucks, and rider policy.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL, 21 or older
• Graduates of an accredited CDL program with at least 120 hours of instruction are eligible for our paid training program
• Clean record — no major violations in 3 years
• No DUI in last 5 years
• Hair follicle and urine screening required

Responsibilities

• Dry van, no-touch freight
• Heavy drop and hook — around 60%
• 2,200–2,500 miles weekly
• Eastern routes with predictable dispatch

Education

Graduates of an accredited CDL program with at least 120 hours of instruction

Job description

Driving out of Mobile, AL? American Driver is expanding its OTR fleet and has open positions for entry level Class A drivers on Eastern routes.

Mobile's location on the Gulf Coast puts you right at the start of some of the most consistent freight lanes in the Southeast. Paid training included — no experience needed to get started.

What Training Looks Like:

• Fully paid 4–6 week program
• One-on-one time with an experienced mentor on real loads
• Covers everything from pre-trip inspections to ELD compliance
• You earn weekly pay the entire time
• Transition to $0.56 CPM solo after finishing

The Job:

• Dry van, no-touch freight
• Heavy drop and hook — around 60%
• 2,200–2,500 miles weekly
• Eastern routes with predictable dispatch

Earnings:

• $0.56–$0.65 CPM
• Typical weekly take-home $1,200–$1,500
• Extra pay for stops, layovers, breakdownsPay goes up at six months
• $300 for orientation

Home Time:

• Planned home time every two weeks

Truck:

• Late-model Freightliner or Kenworth (2022–2025)
• APUs on every unit
• Paid time off and holidays
• Pet and rider policy

To Qualify:

• Valid Class A CDL, 21 or older
• Graduates of an accredited CDL program with at least 120 hours of instruction are eligible for our paid training program
• Clean record — no major violations in 3 years
• No DUI in last 5 years
• Hair follicle and urine screening required