CDL-A OTR Trainee - Midwest and South Lanes

American Driver•Ottawa, IL

4h•$62,400 - $93,600

About The Position

American Driver is hiring new Class A drivers for an over-the-road dry van fleet serving Midwest, Southern, and Southeastern lanes. Routes include Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, the Carolinas, Texas, and other areas. Drivers are kept within about two days of home, are home every two weeks, and do not run west of Denver, into New York, or into New England. There are no set lanes. Training lasts 3 to 5 weeks with an experienced mentor, totaling about 200 to 250 hours on the road, and is paid weekly. Pay is $650 per week during mentor training, followed by a guaranteed $1,000 per week for the first three months after the first solo dispatch. After training, average weekly pay is $1,200 to $1,800, with 2,000 to 2,800 miles per week. Additional compensation includes $300 for orientation on the first paycheck, $75 plus mileage on short hauls, $15 for each stop except the first and last, and a monthly performance bonus. Drivers receive their own truck after training. Dogs are allowed after training is completed.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old and hold a Class A CDL.
Have completed a CDL-A truck driving school program of at least 120 hours.
Have an acceptable driving record.
Pass a DOT physical and drug screen.
Be comfortable with day and night driving and weekend work.

Nice To Haves

First-seat and drivers with one year of experience are welcome; pay is based on verifiable experience.
Teams are accepted.

Responsibilities

Drive an over-the-road dry van truck on Midwest, Southern, and Southeastern routes.
Haul dry van freight, including live loads, live unloads, preloads, and drop-and-hook freight.
Be comfortable driving during both day and night and working weekends.
Plan holidays ahead.