Truck Driver CDL A – Paid OTR Training

American Driver•Goldsboro, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

American Driver is recruiting CDL A drivers in Goldsboro, NC. This position offers paid training for qualified drivers, with no prior professional driving experience necessary. The training program is a 4-6 week fully paid program alongside an experienced mentor, covering essential skills like ELD compliance, HOS rules, and inspections. Drivers will handle live freight from week one and receive a weekly paycheck from the start. Upon completion, solo drivers can expect to earn starting pay of $0.56 CPM. The role involves no-touch dry van freight, approximately 60% drop and hook, and running Eastern OTR lanes with consistent, year-round freight, covering 2,200–2,500 miles per week. Dispatch can be 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.
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

No prior professional driving experience necessary.

Responsibilities

Operate a Class A CDL truck.
Transport dry van freight.
Perform pre/post trip inspections.
Adhere to ELD compliance and HOS rules.
Complete assigned routes within deadlines.
Manage drop and hook loads.
Communicate with dispatch regarding load availability and schedule.

Benefits

Paid OTR training.
Weekly paycheck from day one of training.
Solo pay starting at $0.56 CPM after training.
Additional pay for stops, layovers, and breakdowns.
Automatic pay review at six months.
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 coverage (begins at 30 days).
Company-matched 401(k) retirement savings.
Paid holidays and accrued time off.
Pet-friendly policy.
Rider program.