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CDL-A Trainee Truck Driver Paid Training Steady Weekly Pay

American Driver
Palm Desert, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/15/2025 CLOSED ON 1/16/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL-A Trainee Truck Driver Paid Training Steady Weekly Pay position at American Driver?

If you’ve recently earned your CDL-A and want a stable start, this is your lane.We offer paid training, guaranteed weekly income while you learn, and dependable miles once you’re ready to roll solo.Our goal is simple — to help you become a confident, successful driver with a company that values your time and effort.

Pay & Training

  • You’ll receive a guaranteed weekly salary during your 4–6 week mentor program.
  • Once solo, most drivers earn $1,300 to $1,500 weekly,
  • Top performers reaching $1,700 or more with performance bonuses.
  • Safety and reliability incentives are available every month, and orientation is paid.


Job Details

  • Freight is 100 percent no-touch refrigerated freight, about 60 percent drop and hook.
  • Drivers are home every other week for 34–48 hours.
  • You’ll run throughout CA, NV, AZ, OR, WA, UT, ID, and NM.
  • Assigned late-model automatic trucks — Freightliner, Kenworth, and International — are equipped with APUs, and can be taken home during time off.
  • Pet and rider policies apply after training completion.


Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance start after 30 days.
  • 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, detention and layover pay, and weekly direct deposit are all part of your package.
  • You’ll also have access to 24/7 dispatch and support whenever you need it.


Requirements

  • Valid Class A CDL and at least 21 years of age.
  • Minimum of 120 hours from an accredited CDL school.
  • Must pass DOT physical and hair plus urine drug screening.
  • No SAP participation, DUI, or DWI within the past five years.
  • Consistent employment history with no major gaps.


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Call or text Matt at 209-219-2759 to get started today.

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Salary : $1,300 - $1,500

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