CDL-A Driver - Paid Mentor Training - 11 Western States

American Driver•Barstow, CA

4h•$52,000 - $67,600

About The Position

American Driver is hiring Class A CDL drivers in Barstow, Hesperia, Apple Valley, and Yermo for a western dry van position operating across 11 western states. The job offers paid orientation and mentor training, short runs, and home time every two weeks. Mentor training lasts 3 to 5 weeks and includes approximately 200 to 250 hours behind the wheel. Orientation pays $300 on the first paycheck, and mentor training pays $850 per week. After the first solo dispatch, drivers are guaranteed $1,000 per week for three months. After training, drivers average $1,000 to $1,300 per week while driving 1,700 to 2,100 miles. Freight includes live loads, live unloads, preloads, and drop-and-hook. Runs are generally two days or less and stay within California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. Schedules include day and night shifts, with some weekends and holidays; winter driving in high-country areas is expected. Teams are accepted, and solo drivers may bring a dog. Experienced drivers are welcome, with pay determined by verifiable experience.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old.
Hold a Class A CDL.
Have completed a CDL-A truck driving school of at least 120 hours.
Have an acceptable driving record.
Pass a DOT physical and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

First-seat drivers and drivers with at least one year of experience are welcome.
Team drivers are accepted.

Responsibilities

Drive dry van freight on routes within 11 western states.
Handle freight operations that may include live loads, live unloads, preloads, and drop-and-hook.
Complete paid mentor training, including approximately 200 to 250 hours behind the wheel.
Drive in winter conditions in high-country areas.
Work shifts that may include weekends and holidays.