CDL A Driver – Paid Training Provided

American Driver•Marianna, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

American Driver is recruiting CDL A drivers in Marianna, FL. Marianna sits on I-10 in Jackson County in the Florida Panhandle — a quiet but strategically located base for drivers running Eastern OTR lanes connecting the Deep South to major freight markets up the coast. Paid training is included. No prior professional driving experience necessary beyond your CDL and school hours.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

No prior professional driving experience necessary beyond your CDL and school hours.

Responsibilities

Drive late-model Freightliner or Kenworth trucks (2022–2025) equipped with APUs.
Transport no-touch dry van freight, with approximately 60% drop and hook.
Operate on Eastern OTR lanes, covering 2,200–2,500 miles per week.
Adhere to ELD compliance, HOS rules, pre/post trip inspections, and daily operations.
Participate in a fully paid 4–6 week training program alongside an experienced mentor, handling live freight from week one.
Accept a mix of day and night dispatch based on load availability.

Benefits

Paid training provided
Weekly paycheck from day one of training
Solo pay starts at $0.56 CPM after completion of training
Additional pay for stops, layovers, and breakdowns
Automatic pay review at six months
$300 orientation pay
Direct deposit every week
Planned home time every two weeks
Day-one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision — coverage begins at 30 days
Company-matched 401(k) retirement savings
Paid holidays and accrued time off
Pet-friendly policy
Rider program available from the start