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

American Driver•Garner, NC

11h•$62,400 - $88,400

About The Position

This entry-level CDL-A driver role operates regional dry van loads across the eastern states, with routes staying east of the Mississippi River. Drivers average 1,900 to 2,300 miles per week and are home every two weeks. Loads include drop-and-hook, preloads, and some live loads, with both day and night dispatches. New drivers receive 4 to 6 weeks of paid mentor training at $850 per week, followed by an assigned truck that averages about 1.5 years old and may have an automatic or 10-speed transmission. Pay starts at $0.55 per mile and increases each year up to $0.65 per mile. The posting also lists $15 stop pay, a monthly performance bonus, average weekly gross pay of $1,200 to $1,700, and a $1,000 weekly minimum for the first three months solo. Orientation is in Richmond and lasts up to two days; a hotel is covered, a bus ticket is reimbursed, and $300 is provided once hired.

Requirements

Hold a Class A CDL and be at least 21 years old.
Have a CDL school certificate for a program of at least 120 hours, or have 6 months of recent driving experience.
Have no more than 2 moving violations in the past 2 years.
Have no DUI/DWI in the past 10 years.
Pass a DOT physical and drug screening, including hair and urine testing.

Responsibilities

Drive regional dry van loads across eastern states, with routes remaining east of the Mississippi River.
Complete drop-and-hook, preload, and some live-load work.
Attend orientation in Richmond and complete 4 to 6 weeks of training with a mentor.
Operate an assigned truck after training.