CDL A Truck Driver
American Driver
Not every trucking job is worth your time. This one pays fairly, keeps you close to home, and doesn't ask you to unload a single box. If that sounds like what you've been looking for, keep reading.
Earning Structure
- Starting mileage rate: $0.56 CPM — increases to $0.64 CPM with tenure
- Average weekly gross: $1,300 to $1,500 for drivers maximizing available hours
- Weekly mileage: 2,000 to 2,400 miles on a reliable freight network
- Performance bonuses available for safety-conscious, on-time drivers
- Weekly direct deposit — no payroll surprises
- Onboarding fully compensated from the first hour
Equipment & Freight
- Late-model Freightliner Cascadia and Kenworth units — assigned, not shared
- Dry van operation only — no specialized freight, no endorsements required
- Predominantly drop & hook freight — fast turns, minimal facility wait times
- Live stop appointments on select customer runs
- Strict no-touch policy — cargo handling is never your responsibility
Route & Schedule
- Fixed regional territory — you know your lanes before you leave the yard
- Consistent weekly mileage regardless of season — freight network is year-round stable
- Weekly home time structured around your 34-hour federal restart
- Extended road time available for drivers targeting higher weekly earnings
- Dedicated load planner assigned to optimize your driving windows
Training For New Drivers
- Position open to CDL-A holders at any experience level
- Paid training program runs 4 to 5 weeks with a professional road mentor
- Program covers federal compliance, trip planning, and defensive driving application
- Transition to solo operation happens immediately upon trainer approval
- Compensation during training mirrors standard orientation pay — no reduction
Compensation & Benefits
- Full medical, dental, and vision insurance package
- Company-matched 401(k) retirement contributions
- Paid time off accrual starting after introductory employment period
- Life insurance and accidental death coverage — employer funded
- Passenger and pet accommodations available under fleet policy
Applicant Requirements
- Current Class A Commercial Driver License
- Minimum 6 months tractor-trailer experience or recent CDL-A graduate
- Must clear DOT medical examination and pre-employment drug screen
- Motor vehicle record with 2 or fewer violations in past 3 years
- No alcohol or drug-related driving offenses within 36 months
- No felony convictions within the last 5 years
Orientation is forming now — submit your application before this group closes.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.