CDL-A Central Regional Driver - Trainees and Experienced

American Driver•Victoria, TX

2h•$1,100 - $1,300

About The Position

American Driver is hiring Class A CDL drivers for a regional dry van fleet serving drivers in Victoria, Port Lavaca, Edna, and Cuero. The fleet runs across central states, mostly in Texas as well as Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, and Illinois. Routes vary based on freight from different customers. Drivers are assigned to Houston, Laredo, or Lancaster, depending on where they attend orientation. The role is open to new CDL holders and experienced drivers, including drivers with one year of experience. Paid orientation and training are provided. Mentor training lasts 3 to 5 weeks and involves approximately 200 to 250 hours on the road. Drivers receive a guaranteed $1,000 per week for their first three months solo, then average $1,100 to $1,300 per week on 1,700 to 2,000 miles. Pay also includes $15 stop pay and performance bonuses for miles, fuel, and safety. Home time is every two weeks. Freight operations include live loads, live unloads, preloads, and drop-and-hook. Drivers operate both day and night and work weekends. Some customers require holiday work, and time off must be requested in advance. Teams are accepted. A TWIC card is helpful but not required. Dogs may ride along after training.

Requirements

Age 21 or older.
Class A CDL.
Completion of a CDL-A truck driving school with at least 120 hours.
Acceptable driving record.
Pass a DOT physical and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Verifiable driving experience; mileage pay is based on experience.
A TWIC card is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Drive a regional dry van truck across assigned central-state routes.
Transport freight through live loads, live unloads, preloads, and drop-and-hook operations.
Operate during both day and night and work weekends.
Work holidays when required by customers.
Request time off in advance.