CDL-A Trainee Driver – Paid Training + Mentorship

American Driver
  • Perrysburg, Ohio
    5 days ago

    Job Description

    New CDL-A holders, your first year behind the wheel doesn't have to be a guessing game. Get paid, one-on-one training from an experienced mentor before you ever run solo.

    Why Drivers Choose This Route

    • Real Mentorship: 4 to 6 weeks one-on-one training with an experienced driver, not a classroom
    • Guaranteed Training Pay: Earn while you learn, no unpaid ride-along time
    • Fast Track to Solo: Immediate transition to full solo driver pay after successful completion
    • Flexible Home Time: Weekly or bi-weekly options once you're running solo

    Pay and Scheduling Breakdown

    • Drivers earn $850 per week during training, paid every Friday
    • $1,300 to $1,500 average weekly gross once running solo
    • Top 20% of drivers earn $1,800+ per week
    • Safety and performance bonus opportunities
    • Weekly or bi-weekly home time after training

    Freight & Equipment

    • No-touch dry van freight, Eastern Regional Fleet
    • Company-paid tolls and fuel program
    • 24/7 dispatch support

    What You'll Be Doing

    • Safely operate a Class A tractor-trailer
    • Haul no-touch dry van freight on regional routes
    • Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections
    • Maintain accurate ELD logs
    • Communicate professionally with dispatch and customers
    • Complete pickups and deliveries safely and on time

    Benefits

    • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance available from day one
    • 401(k) retirement plan
    • Paid time off and holidays
    • Pet and rider program

    Qualifications

    • Valid Class A CDL
    • At least 120 hours of CDL-school training completed
    • Clean driving record, no more than 2 moving violations in the last 2 years
    • No serious traffic violations in the last 12 months
    • No major preventable accidents in the last 5 years
    • Must pass hair and urine drug testing
    • Willing to learn and work safely with a mentor

    Apply today to speak with a recruiter about the training process and available regional positions. Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPerrysburg, Ohio

    Skills

    • Cargo/Freightunmatched
    • Class A Licenseunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Truck Driverunmatched
    • Vehicle Fleetsunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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