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CDL-A Regional Driver - Open to Entry Level Drivers

American Driver
Trussville, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/18/2026
Here is what most drivers tell us matters most: knowing what their week looks like before it starts, and knowing their paycheck will reflect their miles. That is exactly what this account is built around — predictable regional runs, no-touch freight, and a schedule that brings you home every two weeks without the guesswork.

Whether you just finished CDL school or you have been behind the wheel for years, if you are looking for a stable regional position with a carrier that keeps things transparent, keep reading.

THE RUN

  • 100% no-touch
  • 53-foot dry van 60% drop & hook, 40% live load/unload
  • Weekly mileage: 2,200 – 2,500 miles average
  • Day and night runs in the mix Minimal downtime between loads
  • Home every 2 weeks, on a planned and consistent schedule


YOUR EARNINGS

  • Employment Type: Full-time W2
  • CPM: $0.56 – $0.65 based on experience and miles
  • Weekly Gross Pay: $1,200 – $1,500 average
  • Weekly Miles: 2,200 – 2,500 average
  • Pay Raise:
  • Every six months
  • Weekly Direct Deposit


A note on pay: all figures are gross weekly earnings based on actual miles and experience. No inflated numbers — most drivers on this account land within this range week over week.

Additional Compensation

  • Extra stop pay Layover and breakdown pay
  • Paid orientation: $300 on first paycheck


YOUR EQUIPMENT

  • Assigned 2022–2025 Freightliner or Kenworth tractor


BENEFITS Kicks in after 30 days:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Rider and pet policy available from day one
  • Support from orientation through your first year and beyond


NEW CDL-A DRIVERS PROGRAM

If you finished truck driving school within the past 12 months with at least 120 hours completed, this program was built for you.

  • Training runs 4–6 weeks alongside an assigned mentor
  • Guaranteed weekly pay throughout training
  • Mentors walk you through real over-the-road routes covering safe driving, trip planning, and freight handling
  • Once training wraps up, you move to solo pay starting at $0.56 CPM
  • You will leave training confident and prepared — not thrown into the deep end


What The Job Looks Like Day To Day

  • Hauling 100 % no-touch dry van freight on scheduled regional pickups and deliveries
  • Operating in full compliance with DOT regulations and company safety standards
  • Keeping ELD records, trip reports, and DVIRs accurate and current
  • Completing pre- and post-trip inspections and documenting them properly
  • Staying in communication with dispatch, customers, and your team


Requirements

  • 21 years of age or older with Valid CDL-A license
  • No major violations
  • Recent graduates and drivers with 6 or more months of experience both welcome
  • No at-fault accidents, major citations, or suspensions in the past 3 years No DUI within the last 5 years
  • No safety-related terminations on record
  • Employment gaps no greater than 6 months in the past year or 1 year over the past 3
  • Pre-employment drug screening required — both urine and hair follicle


If a consistent regional account with honest pay and a carrier that keeps things straightforward sounds like the right fit — go ahead and apply today.

Salary : $300

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