CDL-A Solo Driver - OTR Lanes - Drop and Hook

American Driver•Gastonia, NC

About The Position

American Driver is hiring experienced Class A drivers for a solo company fleet based in Duncan, South Carolina. Drivers haul no-touch dry van freight across the lower 48 states, mostly east of I-35, on trips averaging about 400 miles. At least half of the loads are drop and hook, and drivers are never forced into New York City. Drivers earn $0.54–$0.60 per mile based on verifiable experience. The top 20% average $1,625 or more per week, and high-mile drivers run 2,300 to 3,000 or more miles per week. Drivers may earn up to an additional $0.03 per mile monthly for safety, mileage, and productivity. Other compensation includes loyalty raises after the first year, a $5,000 sign-on bonus paid in two installments, detention pay, and layover or breakdown pay. Pay is weekly, and a per diem program is available. Home time is determined by the driver. Drivers earning the most typically stay out about 12 days and take two days at home, while other schedules can be discussed with a planner. Drivers are assigned a 2023-or-newer Freightliner Cascadia or Kenworth with an automatic transmission and may take the truck home on days off. Orientation is held in Duncan, SC. Bus fare and hotel are covered, and orientation days are paid. Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins after 30 days; the position also offers a 401(k) with up to a 5% company match and paid vacation that increases with tenure.

Requirements

Hold a Class A CDL from one state.
Be at least 21 years old.
Have at least 3 months of tractor-trailer experience within the last 36 months; CDL school does not count.
Have no more than 2 moving violations in the last 2 years.
Have no preventable major accident in the last 5 years.
Have no DUI/DWI in the last 10 years.
Pass a DOT physical and hair and urine drug screens.

Responsibilities

Haul no-touch dry van freight across the lower 48 states, primarily east of I-35.
Drive solo on trips averaging about 400 miles.
Handle drop-and-hook loads, which make up half or more of loads.
Coordinate home-time preferences with a planner.

Benefits

$5,000 sign-on bonus, paid as $2,500 at 6 months and $2,500 at 12 months
Up to $0.03 per mile monthly for safety, mileage, and productivity
Loyalty raises after the first year
$12.50 per hour detention pay after 2 hours
$100 per day for layovers or breakdowns
Weekly pay
Per diem program available
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
401(k) with up to a 5% company match
Paid vacation that grows with tenure
Bus ticket and hotel covered for orientation
Paid orientation days
Assigned 2023-or-newer Freightliner Cascadia or Kenworth automatic truck, which may be taken home on days off