CDL-A Dry Van Driver - Trainee - Paid Training Program

American Driver•Thomasville, NC

12h•$1,200 - $1,700•Onsite

About The Position

This is a CDL-A dry van driver trainee role with a paid training program. Trainees earn $850 per week during 4 to 6 weeks of training. Orientation lasts 2 days or less and pays $300; lodging is covered and bus fare to orientation is reimbursed. After solo dispatch, drivers receive a guaranteed $1,000 per week for 3 months. Starting mileage pay is $0.55 per mile, increasing by one cent per year of experience up to $0.65 per mile. Average weekly pay is stated as $1,200 to $1,700, with $15 stop pay and a performance bonus plan. Routes are limited to Eastern planning zones and typically remain east of the Mississippi River. Freight is transported in dry vans using drop-and-hook and live-load operations. Drivers are home every two weeks. Health, dental, and vision coverage begin after 30 days. The posting also offers a 401(k), a stock purchase program, and free online college degrees for the driver and one dependent. Pets and riders are allowed after training.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old.
Hold a valid Class A CDL.
Have completed at least 120 hours of CDL school.
Have no more than 2 moving violations in the past 2 years.
Have no major preventable accidents in the past 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.

Nice To Haves

For experienced drivers: 6 months of OTR experience in the past 12 months or 12 months in the past 5 years.
Military experience may be considered with a DD214.

Responsibilities

Complete the paid driver training program.
Drive a Class A CDL dry van truck on routes in Eastern planning zones, typically east of the Mississippi River.
Transport freight using drop-and-hook and live-load operations.

Benefits

$850 per week during 4 to 6 weeks of training.
$300 orientation pay for orientation lasting 2 days or less.
Lodging covered and bus fare to orientation reimbursed.
$1,000 weekly guarantee for 3 months after solo dispatch.
Starting pay of $0.55 per mile, increasing by one cent per year of experience up to $0.65 per mile.
Average weekly pay of $1,200 to $1,700.
$15 stop pay and a performance bonus plan.
Health, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
401(k).
Stock purchase program.
Free online college degree for the driver and one dependent.
Pets and riders allowed after training.