CDL-A Trainee — Paid Mentorship

Job overview

The CDL-A Trainee role is based in Las Cruces, NM, with over-the-road operations across 27 states east of Denver, excluding Northeast congestion. The posting states training pay of $850 per week, a $1,000 weekly guarantee for the first three months solo, and average weekly earnings of $1,200–$1,800. American Driver offers structured mentorship for drivers starting a trucking career. The trainee learns alongside a dedicated over-the-road mentor and transitions to solo mileage pay after training. The role supports freight operations through driving, handling varied loading arrangements, and meeting safety and documentation requirements.

What you'll do

• Train alongside a dedicated OTR mentor
• operate in the stated 27-state territory
• handle a mix of drop-and-hook, preloads, and live load/unload
• meet applicable driving and safety requirements. The posting expects weekend work and describes day or night dispatches.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cdl-a trainee

paid mentorship

otr driving

class-a cdl

training pay $850 weekly

$1,000 weekly guarantee

$1,200–$1,800 average weekly

27-state territory

home every 2 weeks

weekend work expected

american driver

medical card required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Open to CDL graduates with at least 120 hours from an accredited school, as well as other listed driver groups. The posting describes a fast-track transition to solo mileage pay after training and a weekly pay guarantee for the first three months solo.

About the employer

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