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American Driver

Tallahassee, Florida

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$1,200–$1,500 Per Week
LOCATION
Tallahassee, Florida
POSTED
8 days ago

American Driver is looking for CDL A drivers based in Tallahassee, FL. Florida's capital sits at the crossroads of I-10 and US-27 in the Big Bend region — well positioned for Eastern OTR lanes connecting the Gulf Coast to major freight markets up the Eastern Seaboard.

This is a full-time W2 position with paid training for drivers who are ready to get started.

How Training Works:

  • Paired with an experienced mentor for 4–6 weeks, fully paid
  • Hauling real freight from the first week — no classroom simulations
  • Covers ELD compliance, HOS rules, inspections, and customer interaction
  • Weekly paycheck throughout the whole program
  • After training, solo pay starts at $0.56 CPM

A Typical Week:

  • No-touch dry van freight
  • Heavy drop and hook — around 60% of runs
  • 2,200–2,500 miles per week
  • Consistent Eastern routes with minimal downtime
  • Mix of day and night dispatch

What You'll Earn:

  • $0.56–$0.65 CPM depending on experience
  • Most drivers take home $1,200–$1,500 weekly
  • Stop, layover, and breakdown pay on top
  • Pay review every six months
  • $300 orientation pay
  • Direct deposit every week

Home Time:

  • Consistent home time every two weeks — scheduled in advance

Equipment:

  • Late-model Freightliner or Kenworth (2022–2025)
  • Every unit equipped with APU

Benefits:

  • Health, dental, and vision coverage — starts at 30 days
  • Retirement savings plan with 401(k) and company match
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Pet and rider policy available immediately

Requirements:

  • Class A CDL, must be 21 or older
  • Completed at least 120 hours at an accredited CDL school — required to enter our paid training program
  • No serious violations in the past 3 years
  • No DUI within the last 5 years
  • Pre-employment urine and hair follicle drug screening required

EOE — Apply now.

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American Driver