Regional CDL A Driver - Western Regional -Trainees OK

American Driver; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Company 401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

American Driver is seeking CDL-A drivers or those with 6+ months of verifiable solo experience for a dry van route based in California. Most runs keep you close to home, across 11 western states, with no-touch freight and a mix of drop-and-hook and live unloads.

Trainee pay starts at 650 per week during training, followed by an upgrade to full solo mileage pay. Expect 1,700–2,400 miles weekly, with home time every two weeks and weekend work as scheduled.

Qualifications

• New CDL-A holders welcome
• 6+ months of verifiable solo experience
• Valid Class A CDL and current DOT medical card
• 21 years or older
• Clean MVR and background check
• Must pass hair and urine drug testing

Responsibilities

• Operate dry van trailers and deliver freight.
• Coverage includes AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NV, NM, OR, UT, WA, WY.
• 1,700–2,400 miles weekly with 70% drop & hook and 30% live load/unload.
• No touch freight on 100% of runs.

Job description

Most runs on this dry van account wrap up in two days or less, keeping you close to home across all 11 western states.

New to Trucking? Here's Exactly What to Expect

• Trainee pay of $650 per week during training
• Paid one-on-one OTR training with an experienced mentor
• Immediate upgrade to full solo mileage rate once training is complete
• Minimum of 120 hours from an accredited CDL school required to start

Pay

• Line haul pay scale, average weekly earnings of $1,200 to $1,500 depending on experience
• Top 25% of drivers clear $1,700 weekly
• $1,000 guaranteed pay for your first 3 months after your first solo dispatch
• Bonus up to $0.06 per mile for qualified drivers
• $15 stop pay
• $20 for assist/pallet jack/tailgate unloads, $80 for a full hand unload

Route & Freight

• Dry van trailers
• Covers AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NV, NM, OR, UT, WA, and WY
• 70% drop and hook, 30% live load/unload
• 100% no touch freight
• Runs normally no more than 2 days, option to run beyond the 11 western states if you want more miles
• 1,700 to 2,400 miles weekly

Home Time & Schedule

• Home every two weeks
• Day and night dispatch
• Weekend work expected, holidays off possible by working with your driver leader
• Some winter driving involved

Qualifications

• New CDL-A holders welcome, or 6+ months of verifiable solo experience
• Team drivers welcome
• Valid Class A CDL and current DOT medical card, 21 years or older
• Clean MVR and background check
• Must pass hair and urine drug testing

Benefits, Active After 30 Days

• Medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy drug coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Stock options plus accrued paid time off

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.