Class A Driver

CDL-A Truck Driver Paid Training - Weekly Home

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About the Job CDL-A Truck Driver Paid Training - Weekly Home

Just graduated from CDL school and searching for your first driving role? American Driver offers a dedicated, paid road training program developed specifically for entry-level Class A drivers. Forget classrooms and simulatorsour approach gets you directly behind the wheel with a guaranteed paycheck from day one, while ensuring you get home to your family every single week.

Why Start Your Career With Us?

• Guaranteed Weekly Home Time: No weeks on end away from home. Our regional routes ensure you reset at home every week.
• Earn While You Learn: Stable income from your very first week on the road.
• No Classrooms: 100% practical, real-world experience with professional mentors.

Earnings and Career Progression

We ensure your financial stability while you build confidence on the road. Here is your clear path to high earnings:

• On-the-Road Training (Weeks 16): A steady flat rate of $650 per week while learning alongside your mentor.
• Months 1 to 3 (Solo): Earn $0.56 per mile with a secure safety net of at least $1,000 weekly guaranteed.
• Beyond 3 Months: Your rate increases to a scale of $0.56$0.64 per mile (bringing home an average of $1,200 to $1,700 each week).

Program Details

For the initial 4 to 6 weeks, you will share the cab with a seasoned driver on regional freight runs. Your mentor will guide you through daily operations and sign off on your transition to solo driving as soon as you demonstrate total readiness.

Core competencies you will develop:

• Practical operation of Class A tractor-trailers in real-world traffic.
• Mastering ELD software and keeping up with Hours-of-Service (HOS) rules.
• Conducting thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections (DVIRs).
• Navigating company protocols and communicating effectively with dispatch.

What We Offer Our Solo Drivers

• Home Time: Reliable weekly scheduling that guarantees you are home every week.
• Cargo Type: Consistent, year-round regional dry van hauls.
• Equipment: A modern fleet of safe, well-maintained, and fully DOT-compliant trucks.
• Driver Support: Round-the-clock (24/7) operational assistance and dispatch teams always on standby.

Qualifications Needed

• An active, valid Class A CDL.
• Minimum age requirement of 21 years or older.
• Documented completion of 120+ hours from an approved, accredited CDL training facility.
• A clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Ability to pass a standard DOT physical examination and pre-employment drug screening.

Ready for a Driving Job That Respects Your Home Time?

Apply Today! Press the application button to send over your resume, and a member of our onboarding team will reach out to you shortly.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

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