CDL-A Truck Driver Trainee - Dry Van - Paid Training Program

American Driver•Augusta, GA

11h•$1,000 - $1,500

About The Position

This regional dry van position is designed for new CDL-A drivers and includes paid training. Drivers earn $850 per week during 4 to 6 weeks of training, followed by a $1,000 weekly guarantee for the first 3 months solo. Average weekly pay is $1,000 to $1,500, with $15 stop pay plus a performance bonus. Routes stay in the eastern part of the country, cover approximately 1,800 to 2,300 miles per week, and drivers are home every two weeks. Drivers are typically home for most holidays if they want to be. Freight is regional, with no dedicated customer. Drivers use late-model Freightliners averaging about 1.5 years old, with automatic and 10-speed transmissions. Pets and riders are allowed after training. Benefits begin after 30 days and include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k), a stock purchase program, an employee assistance program, and free online degree access for the driver and one dependent.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old.
Hold a valid Class A CDL.
Have completed at least 120 hours of CDL school.
New CDL holders are welcome; experienced drivers must have 6 months of experience in the past year or 12 months in the past 5 years.
DD214 documentation is accepted for military experience.
Have no more than 2 moving violations in 2 years and no serious violations in 12 months.
Have no major preventable accidents in 5 years and no DUI/DWI in 5 to 10 years.
Pass hair and urine drug testing.
Have 3 years of verifiable employment.