CDL-A New Driver - Paid Training - Western Runs

American Driver•Escondido, CA

8h•$1,000 - $1,500•Onsite

About The Position

American Driver is hiring Class A drivers for a western dry van fleet based in the San Diego area. Routes stay within California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and South Dakota, with no routes crossing the Mississippi River. Drivers travel approximately 2,200 to 2,500 miles per week and are home every two weeks. The fleet operates day and night, including weekends and some holidays, and winter routes may involve snow driving in mountain states. New CDL graduates complete 3 to 5 weeks of mentor training, totaling approximately 200 to 250 hours behind the wheel with an experienced driver. Training pays $850 per week. After training, average weekly pay is $1,000 to $1,500. Experienced first-seat and one-year drivers are welcome, and team drivers are accepted. Mileage pay for experienced drivers starts at $0.50 per mile and is based on verifiable experience. The freight is dry van, with live loads, live unloads, preloads, and drop-and-hook work. Drivers will not hand unload, although some customers may ask them to assist with loading or unloading. After completing training and driving solo, drivers may bring a dog. The position offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k), and paid time off.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old and hold a Class A CDL.
Have completed CDL-A truck driving school of at least 120 hours.
Live within 50 miles of San Diego.
Have an acceptable driving record.
Pass a DOT physical and drug screen.
New graduates must complete 3 to 5 weeks of mentor training, approximately 200 to 250 hours behind the wheel.

Nice To Haves

Verifiable driving experience; mileage pay is based on experience.
Team drivers are accepted.

Responsibilities

Drive a dry van truck on routes within the listed western states.
Drive approximately 2,200 to 2,500 miles per week and return home every two weeks.
Complete mentor training if a new CDL graduate.
Handle live loads, live unloads, preloads, and drop-and-hook freight.
Assist with loading or unloading if requested by some customers.
Drive during day or night operations, including weekends and some holidays.
Be prepared for snow driving in mountain states during winter.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
401(k)
Paid time off
Paid mentor training for new CDL graduates
Paid orientation
$1,000 weekly guarantee for the first three months after the first solo dispatch
Monthly driver performance bonus
Dog permitted after training and once driving solo