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CDL A Truck Driver Trainee - Paid Training

$1,200 - $1,500 per week

American Driver Recruitment Agency

About the job CDL A Truck Driver Trainee - Paid Training


Just got your CDL? American Driver is hiring recent CDL Class A graduates based in Hammond, LA to join our OTR fleet running east of I-35.

We'll get you on the road with a paid training program and a dedicated mentor. After training, drivers typically run 2,200-2,500 miles and earn between $1,200 and $1,500 weekly.

Training Program
  • 4-6 weeks with a dedicated mentor
  • Fully paid - no cost to you
  • Focus on real routes, safety, inspections, and day-to-day operations
  • Guaranteed weekly pay during training
  • After training, transition to solo pay starting at $0.56 CPM
What This Job Looks Like
  • Dry van freight with no-touch loads
  • About 60% drop and hook to keep you moving
  • Consistent miles and minimal downtime
  • Day and night runs depending on dispatch
Pay & Weekly Output
  • $0.56-$0.65 CPM based on experience
  • Weekly earnings usually fall between $1,200-$1,500
  • Average 2,200-2,500 miles per week
  • Additional pay for stops, layovers, and breakdowns
  • Pay increases every six months
  • Weekly direct deposit
  • $300 paid orientation
Home Time
  • Home every two weeks on a consistent and planned schedule
Equipment
  • Assigned Freightliner and Kenworth tractors (2022-2025)
  • Well-maintained equipment with APUs
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Rider and pet policy
What You Need
  • Must be at least 21 with a valid Class A CDL
  • Open to recent CDL holders
  • No major violations or at-fault accidents in the last 3 years
  • No DUI within the last 5 years
  • Must pass urine and hair follicle drug screening

Apply today to get started. EOE
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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