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CDL A Driver - Entry Level Drivers Welcome- Paid Training

American Driver
Carlsbad, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 9/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/13/2026
Kickstart your trucking career in Carlsbad with structured 1-on-1 mentorship, guaranteed weekly income, and a tenure-based pay scale that grows right alongside your experience.

Paid Mentoring & Career Acceleration

  • Training Pay: Earn $850 per week during 3 to 5 weeks of 1-on-1 OTR training with an experienced mentor.
  • Orientation Pay: $300 paid out on your very first paycheck.
  • Instant Upgrade: Jump straight to full solo mileage rates immediately upon finishing your training.
  • Guaranteed Income: $1,000 weekly minimum pay guarantee for your first 90 days running solo.
  • Entry Requirement: Open to recent CDL-A graduates with 120 hours from an accredited CDL school.


Equipment & Driver Comfort

  • Modern Fleet: Drive 2023 and newer Freightliner Cascadia or Kenworth T680 models (all automatics).
  • No Slip-Seating: Dedicated truck assigned to you—no sharing or swapping cabs.
  • Rider & Pet Policy: Bring a family member or pet on the road with you once training is complete.


Pay & Financial Growth

  • Tenure-Based Earnings: $1,200 to $1,800 average weekly pay as you build time on the account.
  • Incentives & Extras: Ongoing performance bonus program plus $15 per stop.


Lanes & Dispatch Specs

  • Operating Territory: 27 states (everything east of Denver, completely avoiding Northeast traffic and congestion).
  • Weekly Miles: 1,800 to 2,200 miles per week.
  • Freight Variety: Balanced mix of drop-and-hook, preloads, and live load/unload.


Schedule & Home Time

  • Home Time: Home every 2 weeks (with flexibility to discuss alternate schedules).
  • Shift Details: Day and night dispatches; weekend shifts expected, holidays open for discussion.


Hiring Requirements

  • Valid Class-A CDL and active DOT Medical Card (Age 21 ).
  • Open to trainees, drivers with 6 months solo experience, teams, and owner-operators.
  • Clean MVR and background check; mandatory hair and urine drug tests.


Full Benefits Package (Active Day 31)

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability.
  • Accrued paid time off (PTO) and employee stock options.


Carlsbad drivers, launch your CDL-A career with paid training, fresh equipment, and guaranteed earnings. Apply today—our recruiting team processes trainee applications immediately! (Equal Opportunity Employer)

Salary : $300

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