Class A CDL Truck Driver, Entry-Level Welcome

Job overview

The Class A CDL Truck Driver role is an onsite position listed in Carlsbad, NM, with average weekly pay of $1,200–$1,800 as tenure increases. American Driver describes paid mentoring, regional routes, and home time every two weeks, with flexibility to discuss alternate schedules. The role supports drivers entering or advancing in trucking through mentored over-the-road training and solo freight operations across a 27-state territory, with weekly miles and pay that can grow with experience.

What you'll do

• Complete 3–5 weeks of one-on-one over-the-road training when applicable
• operate a dedicated truck on routes across the stated territory
• haul a mix of drop-and-hook, preloaded, and live-load/unload freight
• meet the stated weekly mileage expectations and hiring requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

class a cdl

entry-level drivers

paid mentoring

otr training

regional routes

dedicated truck

dry van freight

weekly pay

carlsbad nm

american driver

$1,200–$1,800 average weekly

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• company-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• accrued paid time off
• employee stock options.

Why this role

Training pay is $850 per week for 3–5 weeks; orientation pay is $300; a $1,000 weekly minimum pay guarantee applies during the first 90 solo days. Requires a valid Class A CDL, active DOT medical card, and 120 or more hours of accredited CDL-school instruction for recent graduates.

About the employer

American Driver is hiring for this role. Industry: General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload. Sector: 48.