What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL-A Trainee Opportunity position at American Driver?
New to the industry? American Driver is putting entry level Class A drivers through real, paid training in Michigan — no shortcuts, no guesswork, just a clear path from student to professional driver.
What You'll Earn
You'll spend 4 to 6 weeks with a dedicated trainer, running real freight on real routes the entire time. Your trainer evaluates your progress along the way, and you only go solo once you're ready — not on a fixed schedule.
During training you'll cover:
American Driver is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
What You'll Earn
- $900/week during training
- $0.56 per mile once you're solo, with a $1,000/week minimum guaranteed for your first 3 months
- Pay grows to $0.56–$0.64 per mile after that, averaging $1,200 to $1,700/week
You'll spend 4 to 6 weeks with a dedicated trainer, running real freight on real routes the entire time. Your trainer evaluates your progress along the way, and you only go solo once you're ready — not on a fixed schedule.
During training you'll cover:
- Class A tractor-trailer operation on actual routes
- ELD systems and hours-of-service compliance
- Pre-trip and post-trip inspection procedures
- Dispatch communication and company protocol
- Regional dry van freight
- Weekly home time
- Full compliance with DOT regulations
- Accurate, up-to-date ELD logs and DVIRs
- Complete equipment inspections before and after every shift
- Clear, professional contact with dispatch
- Valid Class A CDL
- 21 years of age or older
- 120 hours from an accredited CDL school
- Clean driving record
- Must pass DOT physical and pre-employment drug screen
American Driver is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $1,200 - $1,700