Truck Driver CDL A – Paid OTR Training

American Driver • Crestview, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

American Driver is recruiting CDL A drivers in Crestview, FL. Crestview sits on I-10 in Okaloosa County in the heart of the Florida Panhandle — a practical base for drivers running Eastern OTR freight lanes connecting the Gulf Coast to major distribution markets. Paid training is included for drivers who qualify. No prior professional driving experience necessary. The training program is a fully paid 4–6 week program alongside an experienced mentor, with live freight from week one, covering ELD compliance, HOS rules, pre/post trip inspections, and daily operations. Drivers receive a weekly paycheck from day one of training. After completion, solo pay starts at $0.56 CPM. A typical week on the road involves no-touch dry van freight, roughly 60% drop and hook, covering 2,200–2,500 miles per week on Eastern OTR lanes with reliable, year-round freight. Dispatch is a mix of day and night based on load availability.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL.
• Must be age 21+.
• 120+ hours of instruction from an accredited truck driving school required to qualify for paid training.
• No major violations in the last 3 years.
• No DUI in the last 5 years.
• Must pass urine and hair follicle drug test.

Nice To Haves

• Prior professional driving experience is not necessary but may influence starting CPM.

Responsibilities

• Drive a Class A CDL truck.
• Complete paid OTR training program.
• Adhere to ELD compliance and HOS rules.
• Perform pre/post trip inspections.
• Operate trucks with APUs.
• Handle no-touch dry van freight.
• Perform drop and hook operations.
• Adhere to planned home time every two weeks.
• Participate in a pet-friendly policy and rider program.

Benefits

• Paid OTR training (4-6 weeks).
• Weekly paycheck from day one of training.
• Solo pay starting at $0.56 CPM after training.
• Pay range of $0.56–$0.65 CPM.
• Weekly take-home pay of $1,200–$1,500.
• Additional pay for stops, layovers, and breakdowns.
• $300 orientation pay.
• Direct deposit every week.
• Planned home time every two weeks.
• Late-model Freightliner or Kenworth trucks (2022–2025).
• All trucks equipped with APUs.
• Day-one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision.
• Company-matched 401(k) retirement savings.
• Paid holidays and accrued time off.
• Pet-friendly policy.
• Rider program available from the start.

What This Job Offers

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