Entry Level Class A Truck Driver -Home Weekly -Paid Training

American Driver; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

American Driver is seeking new CDL graduates to begin a dedicated regional driving career. You will complete a 4–6 week paid training with an experienced trainer, then transition to solo driving with guaranteed income and consistent miles.

Training includes 1-on-1 mentorship, hands-on operations, and safety inspections. The role offers a structured path with a regional planner and performance bonuses to support your success.

Qualifications

• Education: 120+ hours completed at an accredited CDL school.
• General: Age 21+ with a CDL matching home state.
• Background: Clean record (max 2 moving violations in 2 years; zero major preventable accidents in 5 years).
• Screening: Must pass urine and hair drug screening.
• Note: Military driving experience counts via DD214.

Responsibilities

• 1-on-1 mentorship with an experienced trainer to master real-world OTR and regional driving.
• Hands-on operations including drop-and-hook, backing, and live load/unload management.
• Route & trip planning focusing on time management, logbook/ELD compliance, and route navigation.
• Safety inspections including pre-trip and post-trip procedures.

Skills

Mentorship

Time management

Route planning

Safety inspections

CDL knowledge

Education

CDL education hours

Tools

ELD/logbook

Drop-and-hook

Job description

Just graduated from CDL school and looking for the perfect place to start your career? Launch your driving career on a dedicated regional route with guaranteed income from day one. You'll complete a 4-to-6-week paid training program alongside an experienced trainer, then step straight into full solo earnings with consistent miles, predictable home time, and a dedicated regional planner focused on your success.

What You'll Do During Training (4-6 Weeks)

• 1-on-1 Mentorship: Ride alongside an experienced trainer to master real-world OTR and regional driving conditions.
• Hands-On Operations: Learn efficient drop-and-hook procedures, backing techniques, and live load/unload management.
• Route & Trip Planning: Master time management, logbook/ELD compliance, and route navigation on dedicated regional lanes.
• Safety & Inspection: Build confidence in thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections to stay safe and compliant on the road.

Trainee Pay & Earnings

• Training Pay: Guaranteed $850/week during your 4-6 week training period.
• Solo Pay (Post-Training): Starting at $0.56 CPM (with raises up to $0.64 CPM as you gain experience).
• Weekly Average: Most solo drivers average $1,400 – $1,500/week.
• Pay Guarantee: Guaranteed $1,000 weekly pay for your first 3 months after dispatching solo.
• Short-Haul Bonus: Extra $25 for every load under 100 miles.
• Orientation & Extras: $300 orientation pay on your first check (travel fully covered) + performance bonuses.

Freight & Schedule

• Distance: ~2,000 miles weekly once solo.
• Hauls: Mostly hassle-free drop-and-hook with minimal live loads/unloads.
• Home Time: Weekly 34-hour restart at home.
• Operations: Day, night, and weekend shifts managed by one dedicated regional planner.

Trainee Requirements

• Education: 120+ hours completed at an accredited CDL school.
• General: Age 21+ with a CDL matching your home state.
• Background: Clean record (max 2 moving violations in 2 years; zero major preventable accidents in 5 years).
• Screening: Must pass urine and hair drug screening.
• Note: Military driving experience counts via DD214.

Comprehensive Benefits (Day 30+)

• Premium health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)