CDL-A Truck Driver - Fresh CDL Welcome - Regional Dry Van

American Driver • Aliquippa, PA

7d • $1,200 - $1,400

About The Position

This regional dry van truck-driving position is open to drivers with a fresh CDL as well as experienced drivers. Freight travels throughout the eastern half of the country, from the Great Lakes to the Gulf and Atlantic coast, with limited travel west. Freight includes drop-and-hook, preloaded trailers, and live loads. Solo drivers average about 2,500 miles per week and typically earn $1,200 to $1,400 per week, with mileage pay of $0.55 to $0.65 based on verifiable experience, plus a performance bonus and $15 for extra stops. New solo drivers receive a $1,000 weekly guarantee for their first three months.

Drivers starting with a fresh CDL train for three to five weeks with a mentor, covering 200 to 250 hours, and are paid $850 per week during training. They receive their own truck after their mentor signs them off. Drivers with at least six months of recent tractor-trailer experience proceed from orientation to solo driving without a training period, with starting mileage pay based on verified experience.

Orientation lasts two days or less and pays $300 after hiring. A one-way bus ticket is reimbursed with a receipt. The fleet has late-model tractors averaging about 1.5 years old, with automatic and 10-speed transmissions. One approved dog weighing up to 40 pounds is allowed after training. An adult rider program is available for solo drivers, and team positions are available for drivers with a partner.

Medical, dental, vision, prescription, 401(k), stock purchase, life and disability insurance, and a free online degree for the driver and one dependent are available after 30 days. Applicants must hold a valid Class A CDL, be at least 21, and meet the stated driving-record and screening requirements.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL.
• At least 21 years old.
• No more than two moving violations in the past two years.
• No DUI or DWI in the past 10 years.
• Pass a DOT physical and hair and urine drug screens.
• For drivers starting with a fresh CDL: completion of truck-driving school of at least 120 hours.
• For experienced drivers seeking to start without training: at least six months of recent tractor-trailer driving.

Responsibilities

• Drive regional dry van freight throughout the eastern half of the country.
• Operate solo after completing training or orientation, as applicable.
• Handle freight that includes drop-and-hook, preloaded trailers, and live loads.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage after 30 days.
• 401(k) and stock purchase plan after 30 days.
• Life and disability insurance after 30 days.
• Free online degree for the driver and one dependent after 30 days.
• New solo drivers receive a $1,000 weekly guarantee for their first three months.
• Reimbursement for a one-way bus ticket with receipt.
• One approved dog up to 40 pounds allowed after training.
• Adult rider program for solo drivers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed