CDL-A Regional Driver - New CDL Grads - East Coast

American Driver•Summerville, SC

2d•$1,000 - $1,500

About The Position

Drive regional dry-van freight across the eastern half of the country, with routes serving locations such as Savannah, Charlotte, Atlanta, Jacksonville, Nashville, Columbus, and Philadelphia. The position has no dedicated customer and is focused on staying in the eastern region. Drivers are home every two weeks, and most can be home for holidays if they request it. Weekly pay ranges from $1,000 to $1,500, with a $1,000 weekly guarantee for the first three months of solo driving. Drivers typically cover 1,800 to 2,300 miles per week, receive $15 per stop, and may earn a performance bonus. Freight involves drop-and-hook, preloads, live loads and unloads, and some pallet-jack or assist work. New CDL graduates may qualify if they completed at least 120 hours of CDL-A school training. Mentor training lasts 3 to 5 weeks (200 to 250 hours) and is paid weekly. The role is open to drivers in Summerville, Goose Creek, Ladson, Moncks Corner, and North Charleston.

Requirements

Complete at least 120 hours of CDL-A training at a truck driving school.
Hold a Class A CDL from your state of residence.
Be at least 21 years old.
Have no more than 2 moving violations in 2 years.
Have no DUI/DWI in the past 10 years.
Pass a DOT physical and drug screen.

Responsibilities

Drive regional dry-van freight across the eastern half of the country.
Handle drop-and-hook, preloads, live loads and unloads, and some pallet-jack or assist work.