CDL-A Trainee Truck Driver

Job overview

The CDL-A Trainee Truck Driver role is an onsite, over-the-road position originating from West Memphis, AR. The posting states average solo earnings of $1,300–$1,550 per week; it does not specify trainee-period pay. American Driver offers a paid mentor program for recent CDL-A graduates in the Mid-South. The role develops new drivers through mentored OTR routes before transitioning them to solo driving. Drivers operate assigned late-model equipment, haul no-touch dry van freight, and complete routes safely while meeting delivery and compliance requirements.

What you'll do

• Complete 4–6 weeks of paid mentor training on OTR routes
• operate a Class A commercial vehicle
• haul dry van freight
• complete approximately 2,200–2,800 miles per week on established lanes east of I-35
• follow safety and DOT requirements
• transition to solo driving after program completion.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cdl-a trainee truck driver

west memphis ar

american driver

over-the-road

paid mentor program

recent cdl graduates

dry van freight

no-touch freight

solo driving

weekly earnings $1,300–$1,550

12 days out/2 days home

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage after 30 days
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• paid time off
• company-paid life and disability insurance
• paid orientation with transportation and hotel covered.

Why this role

Paid mentor training, covered transportation and private hotel for the $300 orientation, assigned 2022-or-newer tractor, and no-touch freight.

About the employer

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