Entry Level CDL-A Driver - Paid Training - Dry Van Regional

American Driver LLC; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel covered for orientation

Bus ticket reimbursement

Hire-on bonus $300

Job summary

American Driver LLC in Garner, NC is seeking drivers for regional dry van runs staying east of the Mississippi. Expect steady miles and a structured pay system with weekly gross ranging from 1,200 to 1,700, plus 850 during training and a guaranteed 1,000 weekly for the first 3 months solo.

Start pay is $0.55–$0.65 per mile, with 1,900–2,300 miles weekly and a monthly performance bonus. Orientation is in Richmond with hotel covered and bus ticket reimbursed, plus $300 after hire.

Qualifications

• Class A CDL required with eligibility 21+ years.
• 120 hour CDL school certificate, or 6 months of recent driving experience.
• DOT physical and drug screening required.
• No more than 2 moving violations in 2 years, no DUI/DWI in 10 years.

Responsibilities

• Operate regional dry van routes east of the Mississippi.
• Home every two weeks; loads stay in eastern half of country.
• Aim for 1,900–2,300 miles per week.
• Orientation in Richmond with hotel covered and bus ticket reimbursed.

Education

Class A CDL

120 hour CDL school certificate or 6 months recent experience

Job description

Triangle area drivers: regional dry van runs that stay east of the Mississippi, steady miles, and a paycheck that is protected while you get started.

Finished CDL school and still waiting on a callback? This fleet trains new drivers.

What you earn

• $1,200 to $1,700 average weekly gross
• $850 a week while you train
• $1,000 a week guaranteed for your first 3 months solo
• $0.55 per mile to start, rising each year up to $0.65
• $15 stop pay
• Monthly performance bonus
• 1,900 to 2,300 miles a week

Home time and lanes

You run regional loads across the eastern states and are home every two weeks. Loads stay east of the Mississippi River. Mix of drop and hook, preloads and some live loads. Day and night dispatches.

What new drivers ask us

• “What happens to my pay after training?” For your first 3 months solo, it will not drop below $1,000 a week.
• “Will I go out west?” No. Loads stay in the eastern half of the country.
• “Does my CDL school count?” If it was 120 hours or more, yes.

From application to your own truck

• A recruiter calls and reviews your license and record with you.
• Orientation in Richmond, up to 2 days, hotel covered, bus ticket reimbursed, $300 once hired.
• 4 to 6 weeks with a mentor, paid $850 a week.
• Your own assigned truck, about 1.5 years old on average, automatic or 10 speed.

Who can apply

• Class A CDL, 21 or older
• 120 hour CDL school certificate, or 6 months of recent experience
• No more than 2 moving violations in 2 years, no DUI/DWI in 10
• DOT physical and drug screening (hair and urine)

After 30 days:

medical, dental, vision, 401(k), stock purchase plan, paid vacation, and a free online degree for you and one family member.

Equal Opportunity Employer.