CDL-A Trainee Driver – Paid Training + Mentorship

American Driver
  • Perrysburg, Ohio
  • $1,300–$1,500 Per Week
  • Autofill and Review
24 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
Salary$1,300–$1,500 Per Week

Skills

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

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