CDL-A Trainee Driver - Western Runs - Home Every 2 Weeks
About The Position
American Driver is hiring Class A CDL drivers for a western dry van fleet serving California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Montana, and Wyoming. The role includes paid training, with 3 to 5 weeks and approximately 200 to 250 hours on the road alongside an experienced mentor before receiving an assigned truck. Weekly pay is guaranteed during training and for the first 3 months of solo driving. Most runs last 2 days or less, and drivers are home every two weeks. First-seat and drivers with one year of experience are also welcome; mileage pay is based on verifiable experience. Team drivers are accepted. Drivers handle live loads and unloads, preloads, and drop-and-hook freight. Dock work is compensated separately: $20 for an assist, pallet jack, or tailgate, and $80 for a full hand unload. A dog may ride along after training is complete. The role involves day and night driving, some weekend and holiday work, and winter driving through snowy mountain passes.
Requirements
- Be at least 21 years old.
- Have a Class A CDL.
- Have completed a CDL-A truck driving school of at least 120 hours.
- Have an acceptable driving record.
- Pass a DOT physical and drug screen.
Nice To Haves
- First-seat or one-year experienced drivers are welcome.
- Team drivers are accepted.
- A dog may ride along after training is complete.
Responsibilities
- Drive dry van freight across 11 western states.
- Complete live loads, live unloads, preloads, and drop-and-hook work.
- Perform dock-related load work when needed, including assists, pallet-jack or tailgate work, and full hand unloads.
- Drive during the day and at night, and work some weekends and holidays.
- Complete training with an experienced mentor before taking an assigned truck.
Benefits
- Paid orientation of $300 on the first paycheck.
- Guaranteed weekly pay during training.
- $1,000 weekly guarantee for the first 3 months of solo driving.
- Average weekly pay after training of $1,000–$1,300.
- Performance bonus of up to $0.06 per mile.
- $15 stop pay.
- Additional dock-work pay: $20 for an assist, pallet jack, or tailgate, and $80 for a full hand unload.
- Medical coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- 401(k).
- Paid time off.
- Home every two weeks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
