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CDL A Truck Driver - Paid Training for Entry Level Drivers

American Driver
Tupelo, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 6/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/23/2026
Looking for a driving job with zero games, honest tracking of miles, and no forced dispatch into New York City? We are hiring dependable Class A CDL drivers for stable regional lanes and a solid W2 package.

Where You Will Drive and Home Time

  • Route Operations: Majority of lanes are East of I-35.
  • NYC Policy: Strictly NO New York City or 5 boroughs.
  • Freight: 100% No-touch dry van (70% drop-and-hook / 30% live).
  • Schedule: 12 days on the road followed by 2 days home.


What You Will Earn (W2 Gross)

  • Mileage Rate: $0.56 to $0.64 CPM based on experience.
  • Weekly Gross Average: $1,200 to $1,500 weekly (Top 30% average $1,700 gross).
  • Weekly Miles: 1,700 to 2,300 predictable road miles.
  • Orientation: $300 pay with all travel and lodging covered.
  • Policy: Pet and passenger rider programs allowed from day one.


Paid Program for CDL School Graduates

  • Training Pay: $650 gross direct deposit every Friday.
  • Duration: 4 to 6 weeks of one-on-one OTR training with a mentor.
  • After Training: Immediate upgrade to $0.56 CPM upon going solo.
  • Requirement: Minimum 120-hour certificate from an approved CDL school.


Your Assigned Truck and Equipment

  • Equipment: Assigned 2022 or newer Kenworth or Freightliner automatics.
  • Comfort: All units are fully equipped with APUs.
  • Policy: No slip-seating take-home truck allowed.


Company Benefits (Active At 30 Days)

  • Full Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription plans.
  • 401(k) retirement fund with company match.
  • Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
  • Employee stock options and accrued paid vacation time.


What It Takes To Qualify

  • Valid Class A CDL license and minimum 21 years of age.
  • 6 months of tractor-trailer experience OR recent accredited CDL graduate.
  • Clean MVR, dependable background, and fully DOT compliant.
  • Must pass a standard pre-employment drug screen.


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Salary : $300

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