Fresh out of CDL school and ready to start earning? American Driver runs a structured, paid training program built specifically for new drivers — real freight, real mentorship, and a clear pay path from your first week behind the wheel.
PAY STRUCTURE
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Training: $850/week
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Once solo: $0.56/mile, with a $1,000/week minimum guaranteed for your first 3 months
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After 3 months: pay climbs to $0.56–$0.64/mile, averaging $1,200 to $1,700/week
HOW TRAINING WORKS
For 4 to 6 weeks, you're paired with an experienced trainer who rides with you on actual routes — not a classroom, not a simulator. Your trainer tracks your progress and signs off when you're ready to run solo.
What you'll learn:
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Hands-on Class A tractor-trailer operation
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ELD systems and hours-of-service compliance
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Proper pre-trip and post-trip inspections
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How dispatch communication and company procedures work
AFTER TRAINING
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Regional dry van freight
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Weekly home time
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DOT-compliant operation at all times
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Current, accurate ELD logs and DVIRs
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Full equipment inspections every shift
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Professional dispatch communication
WHAT IT TAKES
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Valid Class A CDL
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21 years or older
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120+ hours from an accredited CDL school
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Clean driving record
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Pass DOT physical and pre-employment drug screen
Ready to build a real career? Apply today.
American Driver is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
