What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL-A Truck Driver Entry Level 0 Exp Paid Training position at American Driver?
We are seeking full-time W2 Class A CDL drivers, including drivers with limited or no professional driving experience through our paid training program. Positions are available across OTR, regional, and dedicated fleets, primarily east of I-35. We provide steady freight, reliable home time, late-model equipment, and comprehensive benefits beginning on day one.
What We Offer
What We Offer
- Stable W2 employment with year-round freight and consistent work.
- Compensation range: $1,400 to $1,800 per week; pay issued by direct deposit weekly. Exact pay depends on experience and route.
- Paid training program for eligible drivers who meet the minimum instruction requirement (at least 120 hours from an accredited CDL school).
- Safety and performance bonus opportunities.
- Reliable home time: weekly or every two weeks, depending on fleet assignment.
- Late-model equipment: assigned 2024 or 2025 Freightliner or Kenworth tractors.
- Day-one benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match after eligibility; paid time off and paid holidays; company-paid life and AD&D insurance; pet and rider policies; paid orientation.
- Paid three- to five-week training for drivers who have completed at least 120 hours of instruction from an accredited CDL school and meet other eligibility criteria.
- Training includes safe tractor-trailer operation, compliant ELD use, trip reporting, pre-trip/post-trip inspections, and company procedures.
- Progress is assessed through supervised driving and competency evaluations prior to solo assignments.
- Safely operate a Class A tractor-trailer in accordance with DOT and company regulations.
- Haul primarily no-touch dry van freight (approximately 70% drop-and-hook) for customers across the Eastern U.S.
- Manage schedules to meet pickup and delivery commitments and maintain on-time performance.
- Maintain accurate ELD logs, trip reports, and DVIRs.
- Communicate professionally with dispatch, customers, and team members.
- Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report equipment issues promptly.
- Valid Class A CDL, or completion of at least 120 hours of accredited CDL instruction and eligibility for company-sponsored training.
- Satisfactory driving record demonstrating a commitment to safety.
- Ability to pass a DOT physical and pre-employment drug screen.
Salary : $1,400 - $1,800