New CDL-A Driver Training – Paid Mentorship

American Driver; Shadeland (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Pet-friendly rider

Job summary

American Driver is offering hands-on CDL training with a seasoned mentor for 4 to 6 weeks before you drive solo. You’ll earn $850 weekly during training, with weekly or bi-weekly home time once you’re signed off.

After training, expect solo pay ranging from $1,300 to $1,500 weekly on average, with top earners at $1,800+ per week plus bonuses. No-touch dry van loads, with 24/7 dispatch support and comprehensive benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• A valid Class A CDL is required.
• At least 120 hours of CDL school completed.
• No more than 2 moving violations in past 2 years.
• No serious traffic violations in last 12 months.
• No major preventable accidents in past 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Run pre-trip and post-trip inspections every time.
• Keep ELD logs accurate and up to date.
• Handle pickups and deliveries on schedule.
• Stay professional with dispatch and customers on the road.

Skills

CDL-A

Safety-focused

Education

CDL Training Hours 120

Job description

Finished CDL school and ready for the real thing? Get hands-on training from a seasoned driver before stepping into your own truck.

Training That Actually Prepares You

• Ride alongside an experienced mentor for 4 to 6 weeks, not a classroom refresher
• Earn $850 every week during training, paid every Friday like clockwork
• Move straight into solo driver pay once you're signed off
• Choose weekly or bi-weekly home time once you're running solo

What Solo Pay Looks Like

• Average weekly gross of $1,300 to $1,500 once you're on your own
• Our top 20% of drivers bring home $1,800+ a week
• Safety and performance bonuses on top of base pay

The Freight

• No-touch dry van loads, Eastern Regional Fleet
• Fuel and tolls covered by the company
• Dispatch support around the clock, 24/7

Your Day-to-Day

• Run pre-trip and post-trip inspections every time
• Keep ELD logs accurate and up to date
• Handle pickups and deliveries on schedule
• Stay professional with dispatch and customers on the road

What's In It For You

• Health, dental, vision, and life coverage starting day one
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and time off
• Bring your pet or a rider along for the ride

To Get Behind the Wheel You'll Need

• A valid Class A CDL
• At least 120 hours of CDL school completed
• No more than 2 moving violations in the past 2 years
• No serious traffic violations in the last 12 months
• No major preventable accidents in the past 5 years
• A clean hair and urine drug test

Equal Opportunity Employer.