CDL-A Truck Driver - Dry Van - Entry Level Paid Training

American Driver•Durham, NC
•$1,200 - $1,700

About The Position

Entry-level dry van truck driving role with paid training. Drivers receive $850 per week during 4 to 6 weeks of training, followed by a $1,000 weekly guarantee for the first three months after solo dispatch. Starting mileage pay is $0.55 per mile, increasing by one cent per year up to $0.65 per mile. Average weekly pay is $1,200 to $1,700, with $15 stop pay. Home time is every two weeks. Freight operates in eastern planning zones and typically stays east of the Mississippi. Loads include a mix of drop-and-hook and live loads. Trucks are Freightliners averaging around 1.5 years old, with automatic and 10-speed options. Pets and riders are permitted after training.

Requirements

  • Be at least 21 years old.
  • Hold a valid Class A CDL.
  • Have completed at least 120 hours of CDL school.
  • No prior experience is needed for entry-level applicants.
  • Experienced applicants must have 6 months of OTR experience in the past 12 months or 12 months in the past 5 years.
  • Have no more than 2 moving violations in the past 2 years and no serious violations in the past 12 months.
  • Have no major preventable accidents in the past 5 years.
  • Have no DUI/DWI within the past 5 to 10 years.
  • Pass hair and urine drug testing.
  • Provide 3 years of verifiable work history.

Responsibilities

  • Drive a dry van truck and transport freight in eastern planning zones, typically east of the Mississippi.
  • Handle a mix of drop-and-hook and live loads.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance after 30 days.
  • Dental insurance after 30 days.
  • Vision insurance after 30 days.
  • 401(k).
  • Stock purchase program.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Free online degree for the driver and one dependent.
  • $300 orientation pay.
  • Pets and riders allowed after training.
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