New CDL-A Driver Training – Paid Mentorship

American Driver
Any Location, IL
Category Driver
Job Description
Role Overview

This role offers hands-on training for new CDL-A drivers who have completed CDL school. You will ride alongside an experienced mentor for 4 to 6 weeks before stepping into your own truck, operating in the Eastern Regional Fleet with no-touch dry van loads.

What You Will Do

You will run pre-trip and post-trip inspections, keep ELD logs accurate, handle pickups and deliveries on schedule, and stay professional with dispatch and customers. Dispatch support is available 24/7.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role is ideal for recent CDL school graduates seeking paid mentorship and a clear path to solo driving. You will earn $850 weekly during training, with average solo pay of $1,300-$1,500 weekly gross, plus safety and performance bonuses. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life coverage, 401(k) with match, paid holidays, and the ability to bring a pet or rider.

Requirements

  • A valid Class A CDL
  • At least 120 hours of CDL school completed
  • No more than 2 moving violations in the past 2 years
  • No serious traffic violations in the last 12 months
  • No major preventable accidents in the past 5 years
  • A clean hair and urine drug test

Benefits

  • Health, dental, vision, and life coverage starting day one
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid holidays and time off
  • Bring your pet or a rider along for the ride
  • Safety and performance bonuses on top of base pay
  • Fuel and tolls covered by the company
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