CDL A Driver – Start Your Trucking Career

American Driver • Newnan, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

American Driver is looking for CDL A drivers based in Newnan, GA who want to get their trucking career started the right way — with paid training, a dedicated mentor, and freight that actually runs. Newnan's location on I-85 gives you direct access to some of the most active OTR lanes in the Southeast. This is a full-time W2 position with benefits from day one and a clear path from training to solo driving.

Requirements

• Class A CDL required.
• Must be 21 or older.
• Must have completed a minimum of 120 hours of instruction from an accredited CDL school.
• No serious violations in the past 3 years.
• No DUI within the last 5 years.
• Must pass urine and hair follicle drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Drive a Class A CDL truck.
• Complete paid training program alongside an experienced mentor for 4-6 weeks.
• Handle real loads from week one, covering ELD compliance, HOS rules, inspections, and customer interaction.
• Drive solo after training at $0.56 CPM.
• Transport no-touch dry van freight.
• Perform heavy drop and hook operations (approximately 60% of runs).
• Complete consistent Eastern routes with minimal downtime.
• Accept a mix of day and night dispatch.

Benefits

• Paid training program.
• Dedicated mentor.
• Weekly paycheck throughout the training program.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (starts after 30 days).
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Pet and rider policy available from day one.
• Late-model Freightliner or Kenworth trucks (2022–2025) equipped with APU.
• Additional pay for stops, layovers, and breakdowns.
• Pay review every six months.
• Orientation pay ($300).
• Direct deposit every week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed