Entry Level CDL-A Trainees

American Driver

Cleveland, Ohio

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$0.56–$0.64 Per Week
SKILLS
CDL Driver's License, Cargo/Freight, Class A License, Driver's License, Mentoring, Training Program, Truck Driver
LOCATION
Cleveland, Ohio
POSTED
1 day ago

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

  • Training: $850/week
  • Once solo: $0.56/mile, with a $1,000/week minimum guaranteed for your first 3 months
  • 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:

  • Hands-on Class A tractor-trailer operation
  • ELD systems and hours-of-service compliance
  • Proper pre-trip and post-trip inspections
  • How dispatch communication and company procedures work

AFTER TRAINING

  • Regional dry van freight
  • Weekly home time
  • DOT-compliant operation at all times
  • Current, accurate ELD logs and DVIRs
  • Full equipment inspections every shift
  • Professional dispatch communication

WHAT IT TAKES

  • Valid Class A CDL
  • 21 years or older
  • 120+ hours from an accredited CDL school
  • Clean driving record
  • Pass DOT physical and pre-employment drug screen

Ready to build a real career? Apply today.

American Driver is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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