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CDL-A Dry Van Driver - Paid Training - New CDL Holders

American Driver
Palatka, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/24/2026
Ocala is the home terminal, close enough to Palatka that you're not driving half a day just to get to your truck. New drivers train for $650 a week and get home every two weeks.

Close to Home

  • Ocala terminal, North Florida hiring area
  • Eastern seaboard freight, no long runs out west


Pay

  • $650/week during 4 to 6 weeks of training
  • $1,000 a week guaranteed your first 3 months solo
  • $0.55 per mile to start, rising to $0.65 with experience
  • Average weekly pay $1,200 to $1,400
  • $15 stop pay


The Work

  • Dry van, drop and hook plus live loads
  • Around 2,500 miles a week
  • Late model Freightliners, automatic and 10 speed


Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision after 30 days
  • 401k and stock purchase program
  • Free online degree for you and one dependent
  • Pets and riders after training
  • $300 orientation pay


Requirements

  • 21 , valid Class A CDL, 120 hours CDL school minimum
  • Trainees welcome. Experienced: 6 months OTR in the past 12 or 12 months in 5 years
  • Military considered with DD214
  • No more than 2 moving violations in 2 years
  • No major preventable accidents in 5 years, no DUI/DWI in 5 to 10 years
  • Pass hair and urine drug test, 3 years verifiable work history


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