CDL A Driver – Start Your Trucking Career

American Driver • Pensacola, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

American Driver is hiring CDL A drivers in Pensacola, FL. This position offers fully paid training for 4-6 weeks with a dedicated mentor, covering ELD, HOS, and pre/post trip inspections. Drivers will handle live freight from day one and transition to solo runs with consistent miles. The role involves dry van, no-touch freight, with approximately 60% drop and hook, running Eastern OTR lanes. Drivers can expect 2,200-2,500 miles per week with consistent year-round freight. Dispatch is available day and night.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL, age 21+.
• Completed a minimum of 120 hours of instruction from an accredited CDL school.
• No major violations in the last 3 years.
• No DUI in the last 5 years.
• Must pass urine and hair follicle drug test.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in trucking.
• Familiarity with Eastern OTR lanes.
• Ability to adapt to day and night dispatch.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Class A CDL vehicle.
• Transport dry van, no-touch freight.
• Complete approximately 60% drop and hook loads.
• Drive 2,200–2,500 miles per week on Eastern routes.
• Adhere to ELD and HOS regulations.
• Perform pre and post-trip inspections.
• Participate in paid training program covering all aspects of the job.
• Transition to solo driving after training completion.

Benefits

• Fully paid training (4-6 weeks) with a dedicated mentor.
• Weekly pay throughout the training program.
• Solo transition at $0.56 CPM after completion.
• Pay of $0.56–$0.65 CPM based on experience.
• Weekly earnings typically $1,200–$1,500.
• Extra pay for stops, layovers, and breakdowns.
• Six-month pay increase.
• $300 paid orientation.
• Weekly direct deposit.
• Planned home reset every two weeks.
• Assigned Freightliner or Kenworth (2022–2025) with APUs.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days.
• 401(k) with company match.
• PTO and paid holidays.
• Rider and pet policy from day one.

What This Job Offers

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