Truck Driver CDL A – Paid OTR Training

American Driver•Sumter, SC

1d•$1 - $1•Onsite

About The Position

American Driver is recruiting CDL A drivers in Sumter, SC. This is a full-time W2 position with a fully paid training program and a dedicated mentor to get you road-ready. The training program lasts 4-6 weeks and includes 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. Drivers can expect to earn $0.56–$0.65 CPM depending on experience, with most drivers taking home $1,200–$1,500 weekly. Additional pay is provided for stops, layovers, and breakdowns. An automatic pay review occurs at six months, and there is $300 orientation pay. Direct deposit is provided every week. Planned home time is every two weeks, ensuring consistency and predictability. Equipment includes late-model Freightliner or Kenworth trucks (2022–2025) equipped with APUs.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL.
Must be age 21+.
Graduates of an accredited CDL program with at least 120 hours of instruction are eligible 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

Experience driving OTR.
Familiarity with Eastern OTR lanes.
Experience with drop and hook freight.

Responsibilities

Operate a Class A CDL truck for Over-The-Road (OTR) routes.
Transport no-touch dry van freight.
Perform pre/post trip inspections.
Comply with ELD and HOS rules.
Manage daily operations of the truck and freight.
Complete assigned routes within specified deadlines.
Adapt to a mix of day and night dispatch based on load availability.

Benefits

Fully paid 4-6 week training program with a dedicated mentor.
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.
Automatic pay review at six months.
$300 orientation pay.
Direct deposit every week.
Planned home time every two weeks.
Late-model Freightliner or Kenworth trucks (2022–2025) with APUs.
Day-one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision insurance (coverage begins at 30 days).
Company-matched 401(k) retirement savings.
Paid holidays and accrued time off.
Pet-friendly policy.
Rider program available from the start.