Entry Level CDL-A Dry Van Driver - Trainees Welcome

American Driver•Waycross, GA

2h•$1,200 - $1,400

About The Position

Entry-level CDL-A dry van driving position open to trainees with no prior driving experience. New drivers receive 4 to 6 weeks of mentor training at $650 per week, plus $300 orientation pay with lodging provided. After solo dispatch, drivers receive a $1,000 weekly guarantee for three months. Starting pay is $0.55 per mile, increasing by one cent per year up to $0.65 per mile. Average weekly pay is stated as $1,200 to $1,400, with around 2,500 miles per week and $15 stop pay. Routes travel up and down the eastern seaboard and generally do not go far west. Freight is dry van, including drop-and-hook and some live loads. Drivers are home every two weeks once running. Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins after 30 days. The employer also offers a 401(k), a stock purchase program, and free online degree access for the driver and one dependent. Pets and riders are permitted after training.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old.
Hold a valid Class A CDL.
Have completed 120 hours of CDL school.
No prior driving experience is needed for trainees.
Experienced drivers must have 6 months of OTR experience in the past 12 months or 12 months within the past 5 years.
Military experience may be considered with a DD214.
Have no more than 2 moving violations in 2 years.
Have no major preventable accidents in 5 years.
Have no DUI/DWI in the past 5 to 10 years.
Pass hair and urine drug tests.
Provide 3 years of verifiable work history.