CDL-A Driver - New CDL Welcome

American Driver • Robstown, TX

7h • $57,200 - $67,600 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a CDL-A Driver position for new drivers in the Coastal Bend area, including Robstown, Calallen, Banquete, Bishop, and west Corpus Christi. No prior experience is required, only a Class A CDL, a decent driving record, and a willingness to learn. The role involves paid training, including a 2-day orientation with covered lodging and reimbursed bus ticket, followed by 3-5 weeks of mentored driving at $650 per week. Upon going solo, drivers join a regional fleet based in Houston, hauling freight through Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee, with occasional loads to Alabama, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, and Illinois. Drivers will run 1,700–2,000 miles per week, with a mix of drop and hook, preloaded, and live loads. Some customer service may be required on holidays, and time off needs to be requested in advance. Drivers are home every 2 weeks. The position offers an average weekly earning of $1,100–$1,300 ($57,200–$67,600 annually), with a guaranteed minimum of $1,000 per week for the first 3 months after solo dispatch. Additional compensation includes bonuses for miles, fuel, and safety, and $15 for each extra stop beyond the first and last. Drivers will operate assigned Freightliner trucks, averaging 1.5 years old, with automatic or 10-speed transmissions, and most equipped with an APU or inverter. Approximately 99% of freight is no-touch. An approved adult passenger and one dog under 40 lbs are permitted after training.

Requirements

• Class A CDL
• At least 21 years old
• No more than 2 moving violations in the past 2 years
• No DUI/DWI in the past 10 years
• Pass DOT physical and hair/urine drug test
• Willingness to learn

Nice To Haves

• Experience driving (though not required)

Responsibilities

• Complete a 2-day orientation with lodging and travel reimbursement.
• Train with a mentor for 3-5 weeks, accumulating 200-250 hours of driving.
• Operate a Freightliner truck on regional routes.
• Haul freight through Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee, with occasional loads to Alabama, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, and Illinois.
• Drive 1,700–2,000 miles per week.
• Handle various load types including drop and hook, preloaded, and live loads.
• Be available for some holiday work, with advance notice for time off requests.
• Ensure safe operation of the vehicle and adherence to safety protocols.
• Accept additional stops for a per-stop fee.
• Maintain a clean driving record.
• Pass DOT physical and drug tests.

Benefits

• Paid orientation ($300 upon hire)
• Reimbursed bus ticket for orientation
• Covered lodging for orientation
• Weekly pay during mentor training ($650/week)
• Average weekly pay of $1,100–$1,300 ($57,200–$67,600 annually)
• Guaranteed minimum of $1,000 per week for the first 3 months solo
• Bonus for miles, fuel, and safety
• $15 for each extra stop (beyond first and last)
• Weekly direct deposit
• Assigned Freightliner truck (approx. 1.5 years old)
• APU or inverter on most trucks
• 99% no-touch freight
• Home every 2 weeks
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans (after 30 days)
• 401(k) (after 30 days)
• Stock purchase plan (after 30 days)
• Life insurance (after 30 days)
• Disability insurance (after 30 days)
• Paid vacation (after 30 days)
• Online college with 100% tuition coverage for employee and one dependent

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED