What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL A Truck Driver – Training Program Available position at American Driver?
American Driver has an opening for a CDL A driver based in Meridian, MS. This is a full-time W2 OTR position with a paid training program for drivers who are newer to the industry and want a solid foundation before going solo.
Meridian sits right on the I-20/I-59 corridor — good starting point for Eastern routes with consistent freight.
The Training Program:
- Paid 4–6 weeks riding with an experienced mentor
- Covers inspections, ELD compliance, HOS rules, and real freight operations
- You get paid every week during training
- After training, solo pay starts at $0.56 CPM
Day to Day:
- Dry van, no-touch loads
- Roughly 60% drop and hook
- Consistent 2,200–2,500 miles weekly
- Mix of day and night runs based on dispatch
Pay Breakdown:
- $0.56–$0.65 CPM based on experience
- Weekly earnings typically land between $1,200–$1,500
- Additional pay for stops, layovers, and breakdowns
- Six-month pay review
- $300 paid orientation
- Weekly direct deposit
Home Time:
- Every two weeks on a set, planned schedule
Equipment:
- Assigned Freightliner or Kenworth (2022–2025)
- All trucks equipped with APUs
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
- Completed at least 120 hours at an accredited CDL school — required to enter our paid training program
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO and paid holidays
- Pet and rider policy
What We Need:
- Valid Class A CDL, must be 21
- No serious violations in the past 3 years
- No DUI within 5 years
- Urine and hair follicle drug screening required
EOE — Apply now.