Regional CDL Driver: Training, Guaranteed Pay, Home Weekly

American Driver; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company\

Paid time off

Job summary

American Driver offers new CDL graduates a structured start on a dedicated regional route with a 4–6 week paid training program alongside an experienced trainer. After training, drivers move into full solo earnings with guaranteed miles, home time, and a regional planner focused on success.

The program includes guaranteed $850/week during training, solo pay starting at $0.56 CPM (rising to $0.64 CPM), weekly averages around $1,400–$1,500, and a $1,000 guaranteed weekly pay for the first 3 months

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 for real-world OTR and regional driving.
• Hands-on operations: learning drop-and-hook, backing, and live load/unload procedures.
• Route & trip planning: mastering time management, logbook/ELD compliance, and dedicated regional lanes.
• Safety & inspection: thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections.

Education

120+ hours completed at an accredited CDL school

Job description

American Driver offers new CDL graduates a structured start on a dedicated regional route with a 4–6 week paid training program alongside an experienced trainer. After training, drivers move into full solo earnings with guaranteed miles, home time, and a regional planner focused on success.

The program includes guaranteed $850/week during training, solo pay starting at $0.56 CPM (rising to $0.64 CPM), weekly averages around $1,400–$1,500, and a $1,000 guaranteed weekly pay for the first 3 months