Truck Driver CDL A – Paid OTR Training

American Driver; Crestview (FL); On-site; USD 54,600 - 68,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) retirement savings

Paid holidays

Accrued time off

Pet-friendly policy

Rider program

Job summary

American Driver is hiring CDL A truck drivers in Crestview, FL, offering a fully paid training program alongside experienced mentors. You'll earn between $0.56 to $0.65 CPM and take home $1,200–$1,500 weekly after training, with extra pay for stops and layovers.

The role requires a valid Class A CDL, and provides automatic pay reviews at six months as well as benefits that begin at 30 days.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• No major violations in the last 3 years.
• 120+ hours of instruction from an accredited truck driving school required.

Responsibilities

• Drive fully paid with an experienced mentor for 4-6 weeks.
• Handle live freight with real routes and deadlines.
• Follow ELD compliance and carry out pre/post trip inspections.

Skills

Valid Class A CDL

Ability to pass drug tests

DUI-free for 5 years

Instruction from accredited truck driving school

Job description

About the job Truck Driver CDL A – Paid OTR Training

American Driver is recruiting CDL A drivers in Crestview, FL. Crestview sits on I-10 in Okaloosa County in the heart of the Florida Panhandle — a practical base for drivers running Eastern OTR freight lanes connecting the Gulf Coast to major distribution markets.

Paid training is included for drivers who qualify. No prior professional driving experience necessary.

How the Training Works:

• Fully paid 4–6 week program alongside an experienced mentor
• Live freight from week one — real routes, real deadlines
• Covers ELD compliance, HOS rules, pre/post trip inspections, and daily operations
• Weekly paycheck from day one of training
• After completion, solo pay starts at $0.56 CPM

A Typical Week on the Road:

• Roughly 60% drop and hook
• Eastern OTR lanes with reliable, year-round freight
• Mix of day and night dispatch based on load availability

What You'll Earn:

• $0.56–$0.65 CPM depending on experience
• Most drivers take home $1,200–$1,500 weekly
• Additional pay for stops, layovers, and breakdowns
• Automatic pay review at six months
• $300 orientation pay
• Direct deposit every week

Home Time:

• Planned home time every two weeks — consistent and predictable

Equipment:

• Late‑model Freightliner or Kenworth (2022–2025)
• All trucks equipped with APUs
• Day‑one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision — coverage begins at 30 days
• Company‑matched 401(k) retirement savings
• Paid holidays and accrued time off
• Pet‑friendly policy and rider program available from the start

Requirements:

• Valid Class A CDL, age 21+
• 120+ hours of instruction from an accredited truck driving school required to qualify for paid training
• No major violations in last 3 years
• No DUI in last 5 years
• Must pass urine and hair follicle drug test