Entry-Level CDL A Driver — Paid Training + Mentor OTR

American Driver; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision after 30 s

401(k) with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Rider and pet policy from day one

Weekly direct deposit

Job summary

American Driver in Birmingham, AL is hiring an entry-level CDL driver for OTR routes. No experience required; you will be paired with a mentor, trained on live freight, and advanced to solo driving when ready.

Expect 4–6 weeks of paid training, with weekly pay and a solid onboarding package. You will work with Freightliner/Kenworth equipment, enjoy rider and pet policies from day one, and benefit from a structured pay progression and orientation pay.

Qualifications

• Class A CDL, age 21+ (as required)
• 120+ hours of instruction from an accredited truck driving school required to qualify for paid training

Responsibilities

• Complete 4–6 weeks of paid training with a mentor.
• Train on live freight and progress toward solo driving as soon as ready.
• Participate in a program with ELD, HOS, inspections, and daily operations.
• Maintain weekly pay via direct deposit and take advantage of orientation pay.

Education

CDL training program (120+ hours)

Job description

American Driver in Birmingham, AL is hiring an entry-level CDL driver for OTR routes. No experience required; you will be paired with a mentor, trained on live freight, and advanced to solo driving when ready.

Expect 4–6 weeks of paid training, with weekly pay and a solid onboarding package. You will work with Freightliner/Kenworth equipment, enjoy rider and pet policies from day one, and benefit from a structured pay progression and orientation pay.