Class A Truck Driver - Paid Trainee Program
American Driver•Alachua, FL
•$1,250 - $1,700•Onsite
About The Position
Take the first step toward a prosperous trucking career within our premier Southeast freight infrastructure. We specialize in supporting newly licensed Class A motorists by pairing them with professional highway mentors, offering a guaranteed weekly salary, and providing reliable bi-weekly home rotations. Learn our operational standards firsthand while securing immediate, dependable revenue from your very first week on the road.
Requirements
- Valid and active Class A commercial driver's license.
- Age requirement of 21 years or older at the time of enrollment.
- Certificate of completion from a certified truck driving academy (120-clock-hour baseline).
- Successful screening results on mandatory DOT physical exams plus hair and urine drug tests.
- Clean background check showing no recent SAP tracking or DUI/DWI convictions in the past 5 years.
Nice To Haves
- Newly licensed Class A motorists are supported with professional highway mentors.
- Guaranteed weekly salary.
- Reliable bi-weekly home rotations.
- Learn operational standards firsthand.
- Secure immediate, dependable revenue from your very first week on the road.
Responsibilities
- Operate a Class A truck for regional dry van dispatches.
- Engage in no-touch freight and drop-and-hook processes.
- Adhere to scheduled home time rotations every second week.
- Transport freight across FL, GA, AL, SC, NC, and TN.
- Utilize late-model Freightliner or Kenworth highway tractors equipped with APU systems.
Benefits
- Fixed weekly financial allowance during the 4-to-6 week over-the-road instructional phase.
- Independent fleet operators maintain an average weekly gross running from 1250 to 1550 USD.
- Premium mileage and safety incentives elevate top-tier earnings past 1700 USD weekly.
- Guaranteed pay for all corporate onboarding schedules and introductory training days.
- Scheduled home time rotations offering 34 to 48 consecutive hours of rest every second week.
- Comprehensive healthcare packages including major medical, vision, and dental options (Available Day 31).
- Company-matched 401k investment options.
- Accumulated paid vacation time.
- Reliable weekly direct deposits.
- Documented detention and layover compensation.
- Open access to our around-the-clock dispatch support desk and driver assistance lines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
