CDL-A Trainee Driver, Dry Van, Paid Mentor Training

Job overview

The CDL-A Trainee Driver role is listed in Apopka, FL, with a home terminal in Ocala, FL. Compensation includes $650 per week during training, a $1,000 weekly guarantee for three months after solo dispatch, and average solo weekly pay of $1,200–$1,400. The role hauls East Coast dry van freight and provides home time every two weeks. The driver completes four to six weeks of mentor training before solo dispatch, then transports freight while meeting mileage and safety requirements. The training pathway supports new CDL graduates in building experience and transitioning to solo driving.

What you'll do

• Complete four to six weeks of training with an experienced mentor
• haul East Coast dry van freight
• operate solo after training
• cover about 2,500 miles per week once running
• meet applicable driving and safety requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cdl-a trainee driver

dry van

paid mentor training

apopka fl

ocala home terminal

$650/week training

$1,000 weekly guarantee

$1,200–$1,400 average weekly pay

east coast freight

2,500 miles/week

home every two weeks

new cdl graduates welcome

class a cdl

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
• 401(k)
• stock purchase
• employee assistance
• free online college for the driver and one dependent
• pets and riders allowed after training.

Why this role

Requires a valid Class A CDL, age 21 or older, and at least 120 hours of CDL school; new CDL graduates are welcome. Training pay is $650 weekly, orientation pay is $300, and solo pay includes a $1,000 weekly guarantee for three months, starting mileage pay of $0.55 per mile, $15 stop pay, and performance bonus.

About the employer

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