CDL-A Dry Van Driver - Paid Training - New CDL Holders

American Driver•Palatka, FL
•$650 - $1,400

About The Position

Drive dry van freight from the Ocala home terminal, serving the North Florida hiring area and Eastern Seaboard without long runs out west. New CDL holders receive 4 to 6 weeks of paid training at $650 per week and get home every two weeks. After training, solo drivers are guaranteed $1,000 per week for their first three months. Starting mileage pay is $0.55 per mile, increasing to $0.65 with experience; average weekly pay is $1,200 to $1,400, with $15 stop pay. The work includes drop-and-hook and live loads, with around 2,500 miles per week. Drivers use late-model Freightliners with automatic and 10-speed transmissions. Pets and riders are allowed after training.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 21 years old.
  • Valid Class A CDL.
  • At least 120 hours of CDL school.
  • No more than 2 moving violations in the past 2 years.
  • No major preventable accidents in the past 5 years.
  • No DUI/DWI within the past 5 to 10 years.
  • Pass hair and urine drug tests.
  • Provide 3 years of verifiable work history.

Nice To Haves

  • Experienced drivers must have 6 months of OTR experience in the past 12 months or 12 months of OTR experience in the past 5 years.
  • Military experience is considered with a DD214.

Responsibilities

  • Drive dry van freight on Eastern Seaboard routes from the Ocala terminal.
  • Handle drop-and-hook and live-load freight.
  • Drive approximately 2,500 miles per week.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance after 30 days.
  • Dental insurance after 30 days.
  • Vision insurance after 30 days.
  • 401(k).
  • Stock purchase program.
  • Free online degree for the driver and one dependent.
  • Pets and riders permitted after training.
  • $300 orientation pay.
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