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

American Driver•Minden, LA
•$1,200 - $1,800

About The Position

Entry-level CDL-A truck driving position hauling dry van freight. No driving experience is required for trainees who have a valid CDL and completed the required CDL school hours. Drivers receive 4 to 6 weeks of paid, hands-on training at $650 per week, followed by a $1,000 weekly guarantee for three months after solo dispatch. Average weekly pay is $1,200 to $1,800, with $15 stop pay and approximately 1,800 to 2,900 miles per week. Home time is provided every two weeks. Freight includes drop-and-hook loads and some live loads on lanes east of Denver, without routes into the Northeast. Trucks are Freightliners averaging about 1.5 years old.

Requirements

  • Be at least 21 years old.
  • Hold a valid Class A CDL.
  • Have completed at least 120 hours of CDL school.
  • Experienced drivers must have at least 6 months of experience in the last 12 months or 12 months in the last 5 years.
  • DD214 is accepted as verification of military experience.
  • Have no more than 2 moving violations in the last 2 years.
  • Have no major preventable accidents in the last 5 years.
  • Have no DUI/DWI in the past 5 to 10 years.
  • Pass hair and urine drug screening.
  • Provide 3 years of verifiable employment history.

Responsibilities

  • Drive a truck hauling dry van freight.
  • Complete paid, hands-on driver training before solo dispatch.
  • Transport freight on lanes east of Denver, avoiding the Northeast.
  • Handle drop-and-hook freight and some live loads.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance after 30 days
  • Prescription coverage after 30 days
  • Dental insurance after 30 days
  • Vision insurance after 30 days
  • 401(k)
  • Stock purchase program
  • Free degree through an online university partner
  • Pets and riders allowed after training
© 2026 Teal Labs, Inc
Privacy PolicyTerms of Service