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CDL A Driver – Start Your Trucking Career

American Driver
Simpsonville, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/5/2026
American Driver is hiring CDL A drivers in Simpsonville, SC. Simpsonville sits just off I-385 in the Upstate region — solid positioning for drivers looking to run Eastern OTR lanes out of one of South Carolina's fastest growing areas.

If you have your Class A CDL and want to build a real career in trucking, this is a straightforward opportunity with paid training and consistent freight.

Training:

  • 4–6 weeks with a dedicated mentor, fully paid
  • Live freight from day one — real loads, real routes
  • ELD, HOS, pre/post trip inspections covered in detail
  • Weekly pay throughout the entire program
  • Solo transition at $0.56 CPM after completion


What the Job Looks Like:

  • Dry van, no-touch freight
  • Around 60% drop and hook
  • 2,200–2,500 miles per week
  • Eastern routes with consistent year-round freight
  • Day and night dispatch depending on load


Pay:

  • $0.56–$0.65 CPM based on experience
  • Weekly earnings typically $1,200–$1,500
  • Extra pay for stops, layovers, and breakdowns
  • Six-month pay increase
  • $300 paid orientation
  • Weekly direct deposit


Home Time:

  • Planned home reset every two weeks


Equipment:

  • Assigned Freightliner or Kenworth (2022–2025)
  • APUs on all units


Benefits (Varijacija A):

  • Medical, dental, and vision after 30 days
  • 401(k) with company match
  • PTO and paid holidays
  • Rider and pet policy from day one


Requirements:

  • Valid Class A CDL, age 21
  • Must have completed a minimum of 120 hours of instruction from an accredited CDL school
  • No major violations in last 3 years
  • No DUI in last 5 years
  • Must pass urine and hair follicle drug test


Apply today. EOE

Salary : $300

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