Entry Level Class A Truck Driver - Home Weekly

NIS EXPRESS • Aurora, IL

5d • $1,200 - $1,700 • Onsite

About The Position

American Driver offers a fully paid, structured road training program for new Class A license holders, skipping simulators and classrooms to provide direct experience with real freight and professional mentors. The program ensures your paycheck is protected from the first week on the road during your transition to a solo driver. The role involves running regional routes for 4 to 6 weeks with a certified driver trainer, mastering heavy tractor-trailer operation, ELD management, HOS regulations, DVIR inspections, and professional dispatch communication. Upon demonstrating readiness, drivers transition to solo status.

Requirements

• Hold a valid, active Class A CDL.
• Be 21 years or older.
• Possess a graduation certificate showing 120+ hours completed at an accredited CDL school.
• Have a clean driving history with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to pass a standard DOT physical exam.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a fully paid, structured road training program with a mentor.
• Operate heavy tractor-trailer.
• Manage ELD (Electronic Logging Device).
• Adhere to HOS (Hours of Service) regulations.
• Perform DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report) inspections.
• Communicate professionally with dispatch.
• Haul consistent, year-round regional dry van freight.
• Adhere to guaranteed weekly home time schedules.
• Operate modern, safe, and DOT-compliant fleet trucks.

Benefits

• Fully paid road training program.
• Protected paycheck during training.
• Steady flat rate during training phase ($650 per week).
• Minimum weekly guarantee ($1,000) for solo drivers (Months 1-3).
• Competitive mileage rates ($0.56-$0.64 per mile) beyond 3 months.
• High average weekly earnings ($1,200 to $1,700).
• Guaranteed weekly home time.
• Modern, safe, and fully DOT-compliant fleet equipment.
• Round-the-clock (24/7) professional dispatch and operations support.

What This Job Offers

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