Paid CDL-A Training – One-on-One Mentor

American Driver; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Pet and rider program

Job summary

American Driver in Bloomington, IL, is opening CDL training paths for new drivers transitioning from school to solo operation. The program pays during training and moves you to solo pay once signed off, with no-touch dry van freight and full support from the regional fleet.

The four- to six-week mentorship culminates in your own truck, with benefits starting day one and dispatch support around the clock.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL and 120+ hours of CDL-school training.
• Clean hair and urine drug test required.
• No major preventable accidents in the last 5 years.
• No serious traffic violations in the past 12 months.
• No more than 2 moving violations in the last 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Class A tractor-trailer.
• Pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Accurate ELD log maintenance.
• Timely, professional pickups and deliveries.
• Clear communication with dispatch and customers.

Skills

Valid Class A CDL

CDL training hours

Clean driving record

No major violations in 12 months

Drug test cleared

Job description

The jump from CDL school to your first solo run doesn't have to be scary. Train one-on-one with an experienced driver, get paid every step of the way.

Pay Breakdown

• $850 per week during training, paid every Friday
• $1,300 to $1,500 average weekly gross once you're solo
• Top 20% of drivers bring in $1,800+ a week
• Safety and performance bonuses available

Home Time

• Weekly or bi-weekly options once you're running solo

How Training Works

• 4 to 6 weeks riding with an experienced mentor
• Direct transition to full solo pay once you're signed off
• Assigned your own truck after successful completion

Freight & Equipment

• No-touch dry van freight, Eastern Regional Fleet
• Company-paid fuel and tolls
• 24/7 dispatch support

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Class A tractor-trailer
• Pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• Accurate ELD log maintenance
• Timely, professional pickups and deliveries
• Clear communication with dispatch and customers

What You Need

• Valid Class A CDL
• 120+ hours of CDL-school training
• No more than 2 moving violations in the last 2 years
• No serious traffic violations in the past 12 months
• No major preventable accidents in the last 5 years
• Clean hair and urine drug test

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Pet and rider program

Equal Opportunity Employer.