CDL School Graduates - CDL-A Dry Van Driver - Paid Training

American Driver•Cartersville, GA
•$1,200 - $1,500

About The Position

The CDL-A Dry Van Driver role is for CDL school graduates and includes paid training. Drivers train for 4 to 6 weeks at $850 per week, then receive a $1,000 weekly guarantee for 3 months after solo dispatch. Starting mileage pay is $0.55 per mile, increasing by one cent for each year of experience up to $0.65 per mile. Average weekly pay is $1,200 to $1,500, with an additional $15 stop pay. The home terminal is in Atlanta, and freight runs up and down the eastern seaboard without going past the Mississippi River. Home time is every two weeks. Equipment includes late-model Freightliners with dry vans, and work includes drop-and-hook and live loads.

Requirements

  • Be at least 21 years old.
  • Hold a valid Class A CDL.
  • Have completed at least 120 hours of CDL school.
  • Pass hair and urine drug screening.
  • Provide 3 years of verifiable work history.
  • 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 within the past 5 to 10 years, depending on CDL date.

Nice To Haves

  • Trainees are welcome.
  • For experienced drivers: 6 months of OTR experience in the last 12 months or 12 months in the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

  • Operate a CDL-A dry van truck on East Coast freight routes.
  • Handle drop-and-hook and live-load freight.
  • Complete paid training before solo dispatch.
  • Maintain the truck and comply with applicable driving and safety requirements.

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 allowed after training.
  • $300 orientation pay.
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