CDL-A Dry Van Driver - Entry Level - Paid Training Program

American Driver•LaPlace, LA

12h•$1,200 - $1,800

About The Position

Entry-level CDL-A dry van driving position with paid training. Drivers train alongside an experienced driver for 4 to 6 weeks, earning $650 per week during training. After training, a $1,000 weekly pay guarantee applies for the first 3 months of solo driving; settled-in drivers average $1,200 to $1,800 per week. Freight runs across the eastern half of the country, stays east of Denver, and avoids the Northeast. Drivers return home every two weeks. The work involves dry van freight, including a mix of drop-and-hook and live loads. Extra stops pay $15 each. Drivers use late-model Freightliner trucks with automatic and 10-speed transmissions. Pets and riders are welcome after training is complete. Paid orientation includes $300, with lodging and bus travel covered. Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), employee stock purchase, and online college degree benefits are available after 30 days.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old.
Hold a valid Class A CDL.
Have at least 120 hours of CDL school.
No experience is needed for entry-level applicants.
Experienced drivers must have 6 months of experience in the last 12 months or 12 months in the last 5 years.
Military experience may be considered with a valid DD214.
Have no more than 2 moving violations in the last 2 years and no serious violations in the last 12 months.
Have no major preventable accidents in the last 5 years.
Have no DUI/DWI in the last 5 to 10 years, depending on CDL date.
Pass hair and urine drug testing.
Provide 3 years of verifiable work history.

Responsibilities

Drive dry van freight across the eastern half of the country, staying east of Denver and avoiding the Northeast.
Handle a mix of drop-and-hook and live loads.
Complete extra stops as needed.
Train with an experienced driver for 4 to 6 weeks before driving solo.