Regional CDL-A Driver — Entry Level and Experienced

American Driver

  • Natchitoches, Louisiana
  • 30+ days ago
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    Description

    This position is built for CDL-A drivers who value consistency over unpredictability. Dedicated Eastern Seaboard regional lanes, 100% no-touch dry van freight, and a compensation structure designed to deliver reliable weekly earnings regardless of experience level. New CDL-A graduates are welcome.

    POSITION DETAILS

    • Employment Type: Full-time W2
    • Freight: 100% no-touch 53-foot dry van
    • Load Type: 60% drop & hook | 40% live load/unload
    • Region: Eastern Seaboard
    • Schedule: Mix of day and night runs
    • Home Time: Every 2 weeks — structured and pre-planned

    COMPENSATION STRUCTURE

    • CPM Range: $0.56 – $0.65 based on verifiable experience and miles
    • Weekly Gross Earnings: $1,200 – $1,500 average
    • Weekly Mileage: 2,200 – 2,500 average
    • Pay Frequency: Weekly direct deposit
    • Pay Progression: Increase every six months

    All earnings figures represent actual gross weekly pay based on miles driven and driver experience. Numbers reflect what drivers on this account consistently earn — not projected or inflated estimates.

    SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION

    • Extra stop pay
    • Layover and breakdown pay
    • Paid orientation: $300 disbursed on first paycheck

    ASSIGNED EQUIPMENT

    • 2022–2025 Freightliner or Kenworth tractor — assigned unit

    BENEFITS PACKAGE

    • Effective after 30 days of employment:
    • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
    • 401(k) retirement plan
    • Paid time off and paid holidays
    • Rider and pet policy effective from day one
    • Ongoing driver support from orientation through year one and beyond

    ENTRY LEVEL DRIVER TRAINING PROGRAM

    Eligibility: CDL-A graduates who completed a minimum of 120 hours of accredited truck driving school within the past 12 months

    • Training period: 4 to 6 weeks
    • Compensation: Guaranteed weekly pay throughout training
    • Structure: Paired with an assigned mentor covering over-the-road routes, safe driving practices, trip planning, and freight handling procedures
    • Upon completion: Solo transition with starting pay of $0.56 CPM
    • Drivers completing this program are fully prepared to operate independently before their first solo dispatch

    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Operate Class A tractor-trailer in compliance with all DOT regulations and company policy
    • Execute scheduled no-touch dry van pickups and deliveries
    • Maintain accurate and current ELD logs, trip reports, and DVIRs
    • Perform and document pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections
    • Maintain professional communication with dispatch, customers, and operations staff

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Minimum age: 21 years
    • Valid CDL-A license
    • Open to recent CDL-A graduates and drivers with 6 or more months of tractor-trailer experience
    • No at-fault accidents, major citations, or license suspensions within the past 3 years
    • No DUI within the past 5 years
    • No safety-related terminations
    • Employment history gaps must not exceed 6 months within the past year or 1 year across the past 3
    • Pre-employment drug screening required: urine and hair follicle

    Consistent regional miles, transparent compensation, and a structured path for newer drivers.

    Apply today — our recruiting team reviews applications daily.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNatchitoches, Louisiana

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