CDL-A Driver Entry Level - Monday to Friday - Home Weekly

American Driver•Glens Falls, NY

12h

About The Position

Drive dedicated paper mill freight from Glens Falls, with routes primarily delivering to New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with weekends at home; weekend work is voluntary. Drivers average about 1,800 miles per week and operate on the day shift. Freight includes a mix of live unloads and preloaded trailers. New CDL holders are trained for the route, including 4 to 6 weeks working with a mentor before driving solo in an assigned truck. Winter driving may require chaining up, with instruction provided. Compensation includes an average weekly gross of $1,300, $0.69 per mile, $150 per day when no load is ready, $50 backhaul pay when available, and stop pay of $15 or $35 on short runs. Training pay is $850 per week. Drivers are off on six company holidays.

Requirements

Class A CDL.
At least 21 years old.
Either 120 hours from a CDL school or 6 months of recent experience.
No more than 2 moving violations in the last 2 years.
No DUI/DWI in the last 10 years.
Pass a DOT physical and hair and urine drug tests.
Live within 100 miles of Glens Falls.

Responsibilities

Transport dedicated paper mill freight from Glens Falls, with about 70% of deliveries going to New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Complete assigned routes and handle a mix of live unloads and preloaded trailers.
Drive approximately 1,800 miles per week on a Monday-to-Friday schedule.
Learn the route and develop driving and backing skills while training with a mentor.
Use tire chains when needed for winter driving.