Entry Level Class A Truck Driver -Home Weekly -Paid Training

American Driver
  • Fridley, Minnesota
  • $1,400–$1,500 Per Week
5 days ago

Job Description

Just graduated from CDL school and looking for the perfect place to start your career? Launch your driving career on a dedicated regional route with guaranteed income from day one. You'll complete a 4-to-6-week paid training program alongside an experienced trainer, then step straight into full solo earnings with consistent miles, predictable home time, and a dedicated regional planner focused on your success.

What You'll Do During Training (4–6 Weeks)

  • 1-on-1 Mentorship: Ride alongside an experienced trainer to master real-world OTR and regional driving conditions.
  • Hands-On Operations: Learn efficient drop-and-hook procedures, backing techniques, and live load/unload management.
  • Route & Trip Planning: Master time management, logbook/ELD compliance, and route navigation on dedicated regional lanes.
  • Safety & Inspection: Build confidence in thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections to stay safe and compliant on the road.

Trainee Pay & Earnings

  • Training Pay: Guaranteed $850/week during your 4–6 week training period.
  • Solo Pay (Post-Training): Starting at $0.56 CPM (with raises up to $0.64 CPM as you gain experience).
  • Weekly Average: Most solo drivers average $1,400 – $1,500/week.
  • Pay Guarantee: Guaranteed $1,000 weekly pay for your first 3 months after dispatching solo.
  • Short-Haul Bonus: Extra $25 for every load under 100 miles.
  • Orientation & Extras: $300 orientation pay on your first check (travel fully covered) + performance bonuses.

Freight & Schedule

  • Distance: ~2,000 miles weekly once solo.
  • Hauls: Mostly hassle-free drop-and-hook with minimal live loads/unloads.
  • Home Time: Weekly 34-hour restart at home.
  • Operations: Day, night, and weekend shifts managed by one dedicated regional planner.

Trainee Requirements

  • Education: 120+ hours completed at an accredited CDL school.
  • General: Age 21+ with a CDL matching your home state.
  • Background: Clean record (max 2 moving violations in 2 years; zero major preventable accidents in 5 years).
  • Screening: Must pass urine and hair drug screening.
  • Note: Military driving experience counts via DD214.

Comprehensive Benefits (Day 30+)

  • Premium health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off (PTO)

Ready to Launch Your Driving Career? Seats are open and ready for the next class. Apply today and get a response the same business day!

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Numbers & Facts

LocationFridley, Minnesota
Salary$1,400–$1,500 Per Week

Skills

  • CDL Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • Class A Licenseunmatched
  • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Militaryunmatched
  • Operational Strategyunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Training Programunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched
  • Transportation Routingunmatched
  • Truck Driverunmatched

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