Class A CDL Company Driver, Paid Training

Job overview

The Class A CDL Company Driver, Paid Training position is based in Birmingham, AL, and is a full-time role in the Eastern Regional Fleet. Compensation is $850 per week during training, then $1,600–$1,800 or more every Friday after the driver is ready to work independently. O’Connell Motor Freight provides one-on-one mentoring during the first few weeks. The driver operates a Class A tractor-trailer on regional routes, completes inspections and electronic logs, and delivers no-touch dry van freight on schedule. The paid training and mentor support help recent CDL school graduates transition into professional regional driving while meeting safety and regulatory requirements.

What you'll do

• Safely operate a Class A tractor-trailer on regional routes
• complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• maintain accurate ELD logs
• deliver no-touch dry van freight on schedule
• follow FMCSA regulations and company safety policies
• maintain professional communication with the mentor, staff, dispatch, and customers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

class a cdl driver

paid training

company driver

eastern regional fleet

regional routes

dry van freight

mentor support

birmingham al

o'connell motor freight

$850/week training

$1,600–$1,800+/week after training

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one
• paid time off and holidays
• 401(k)
• driver and pet policy
• weekly or bi-weekly home time
• company-paid tolls and fuel program
• paid orientation
• performance and safety bonuses
• dedicated 24/7 dispatch
• fully paid one-on-one training.

Why this role

Paid one-on-one training and an experienced mentor for the first few weeks; the posting welcomes recent CDL school graduates who meet its requirements.

About the employer

O'Connell Motor Freight INC is hiring for this role. Industry: General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload. Sector: 48.