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Entry Level CDL A Driver- Paid Training

American Driver
Dothan, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/20/2026

Getting your CDL-A and then getting stuck without real miles is the most common complaint we hear from new drivers. We built our Dothan-area regional program to fix exactly that: a truck assigned to you from day one, freight that actually moves, and a training path that doesn't leave you guessing.

Equipment

  • 2022 or newer Kenworth or Freightliner, automatic, APU equipped
  • Assigned solely to you, no slip seating

Freight

  • No-touch dry van, roughly 70% drop and hook
  • Lanes east of I-35, 2,200 to 2,800 miles most weeks
  • 12 days out, 2 days home

Pay

  • Average $1,300 to $1,550 weekly, top performers clear $1,800
  • $300 paid orientation, hotel and transportation covered

Training

  • Paid mentor program, 4 to 6 weeks, guaranteed pay throughout
  • Full solo pay once training is complete

Benefits (start at 30 days)

  • Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • PTO builds from day one

Requirements

  • 21 or older, valid Class A CDL, current DOT Medical Card
  • Clean driving record
  • 6 months recent OTR experience, or 120 hours from an accredited CDL program
  • Pass background check and pre-employment drug screen

Our recruitment team responds within the same business day. Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $1,300 - $1,550

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