Commercial Driver's License Class A Trainee Driver — Paid Training and Mentorship

Job overview

The Commercial Driver's License Class A Trainee Driver role is onsite in Peoria Heights, IL; compensation is $850 per week during training and an average of $1,300–$1,500 gross per week once driving solo. American Driver describes paid one-on-one mentorship for new Class A CDL holders. The trainee learns safe tractor-trailer operation with an experienced driver before transitioning to solo regional routes. The role supports timely pickups and deliveries while building driving skills, inspection habits, accurate electronic logs, and professional communication.

What you'll do

• Complete four to six weeks of one-on-one training with an experienced driver
• operate a Class A tractor-trailer safely
• haul no-touch dry van freight on regional routes
• complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• maintain ELD logs
• communicate with dispatch and customers
• complete pickups and deliveries safely and on time.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

class a cdl

trainee driver

paid training

mentorship

dry van freight

regional routes

peoria heights il

american driver

$850/week training

$1,300–$1,500/week solo

medical insurance

401(k)

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance available from day one
• 401(k)
• paid time off and holidays
• pet and rider program
• company-paid tolls and fuel program.

Why this role

The posting offers guaranteed training pay, transition to solo driver pay after successful completion, and weekly or bi-weekly home-time options once running solo.

About the employer

American Driver is hiring for this role. Industry: Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance. Sector: 48.