Class A CDL Driver - Paid Training Available

American Driver • Thousand Oaks, CA

3d • $1,300 - $1,500 • Onsite

About The Position

This is not a typical trucking job where drivers wait for loads or dispatch. Freight is readily available, lanes are pre-determined, and home time is guaranteed. Drivers can expect to earn between $1,300 to $1,500 weekly, covering 2,000 to 2,400 miles on a stable regional network. The role involves regional dry van freight with assigned Freightliner Cascadia or Kenworth T680 trucks. The majority of loads are drop and hook, with some live loads. Freight is no-touch. Drivers will have a dedicated planner. Home time includes a weekly 34-hour reset at home, which is non-negotiable. Lane design prioritizes on-time home arrival. Drivers seeking more miles can opt to extend their runs. For new drivers, no prior OTR experience is required, and paid mentorship runs for 4-5 weeks with a certified trainer, covering log management, inspection protocols, and safe driving. Every training shift is paid, and solo dispatch begins after the trainer clears the driver.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Recent CDL-A graduate or driver with 6 months tractor-trailer seat time
• Clean DOT physical
• Negative drug screen
• No more than 2 moving violations in the last 36 months
• No impaired driving record in the past 3 years
• No felony convictions within 5 years

Nice To Haves

• Drivers who want more miles can opt to extend their runs.

Responsibilities

• Drive regional dry van freight within a consistent territory.
• Operate assigned Freightliner Cascadia or Kenworth T680 trucks.
• Perform drop and hook operations.
• Handle live loads on select runs.
• Ensure no-touch freight delivery.
• Manage log books and adhere to inspection protocols.
• Maintain safe driving habits.
• Participate in paid mentorship runs with a certified road trainer.
• Accept solo dispatch after trainer clearance.

Benefits

• Paid training
• CPM range: $0.56 on day one, up to $0.64 as experience builds
• Weekly gross target: $1,300 to $1,500
• Miles per week: 2,000 to 2,400
• Bonus pay for clean safety records and strong on-time performance
• Direct deposit every week
• Full pay during orientation
• Assigned Freightliner Cascadia or Kenworth T680
• Drop & hook dominant
• No touch freight
• Dedicated planner
• Weekly 34-hour reset at home
• Paid mentorship runs
• Medical coverage from day one of eligibility
• Dental coverage from day one of eligibility
• Vision coverage from day one of eligibility
• 401(k) enrollment with company contribution match
• Paid vacation accrual
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid accidental death insurance
• Rider-friendly fleet policy
• Pet-friendly fleet policy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED