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Regional CDL-A Driver — Entry Level and Experienced

American Driver
Petal, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 7/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/6/2026
This position is built for CDL-A drivers who value consistency over unpredictability. Dedicated Eastern Seaboard regional lanes, 100% no-touch dry van freight, and a compensation structure designed to deliver reliable weekly earnings regardless of experience level. New CDL-A graduates are welcome.

POSITION DETAILS

  • Employment Type: Full-time W2
  • Freight: 100% no-touch 53-foot dry van
  • Load Type: 60% drop & hook | 40% live load/unload
  • Region: Eastern Seaboard
  • Schedule: Mix of day and night runs
  • Home Time: Every 2 weeks — structured and pre-planned


Compensation Structure

  • CPM Range: $0.56 – $0.65 based on verifiable experience and miles
  • Weekly Gross Earnings: $1,200 – $1,500 average
  • Weekly Mileage: 2,200 – 2,500 average
  • Pay Frequency: Weekly direct deposit
  • Pay Progression: Increase every six months


All earnings figures represent actual gross weekly pay based on miles driven and driver experience. Numbers reflect what drivers on this account consistently earn — not projected or inflated estimates.

Supplemental Compensation

  • Extra stop pay
  • Layover and breakdown pay
  • Paid orientation: $300 disbursed on first paycheck


ASSIGNED EQUIPMENT

  • 2022–2025 Freightliner or Kenworth tractor — assigned unit


Benefits Package

  • Effective after 30 days of employment:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Rider and pet policy effective from day one
  • Ongoing driver support from orientation through year one and beyond


ENTRY LEVEL DRIVER TRAINING PROGRAM

Eligibility: CDL-A graduates who completed a minimum of 120 hours of accredited truck driving school within the past 12 months

  • Training period: 4 to 6 weeks
  • Compensation: Guaranteed weekly pay throughout training
  • Structure: Paired with an assigned mentor covering over-the-road routes, safe driving practices, trip planning, and freight handling procedures
  • Upon completion: Solo transition with starting pay of $0.56 CPM
  • Drivers completing this program are fully prepared to operate independently before their first solo dispatch


Primary Responsibilities

  • Operate Class A tractor-trailer in compliance with all DOT regulations and company policy
  • Execute scheduled no-touch dry van pickups and deliveries
  • Maintain accurate and current ELD logs, trip reports, and DVIRs
  • Perform and document pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections
  • Maintain professional communication with dispatch, customers, and operations staff


Qualifications

  • Minimum age: 21 years
  • Valid CDL-A license
  • Open to recent CDL-A graduates and drivers with 6 or more months of tractor-trailer experience
  • No at-fault accidents, major citations, or license suspensions within the past 3 years
  • No DUI within the past 5 years
  • No safety-related terminations
  • Employment history gaps must not exceed 6 months within the past year or 1 year across the past 3
  • Pre-employment drug screening required: urine and hair follicle


Consistent regional miles, transparent compensation, and a structured path for newer drivers.

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