CDL-A Truck Driver Trainee — Paid Training

Job overview

The CDL-A Truck Driver Trainee — Paid Training role is an onsite driving position for drivers based in the Gainesville, GA area, hauling regional freight east of I-35 with no deliveries in New York City’s five boroughs. Average weekly pay is $1,300–$1,550, with top performers earning $1,800+; the posting also offers $300 for paid orientation. American Driver describes a paid training program for new CDL-A holders. The trainee completes four to six weeks with an experienced trainer before moving to solo pay after successful completion. The role hauls no-touch dry van freight, with roughly 70% drop-and-hook, and includes 12 days out followed by two days home. Applicants need a valid Class A CDL, current DOT Medical Card, safe driving record, and qualifying recent over-the-road experience or accredited CDL training.

What you'll do

• Complete four to six weeks of training with an experienced trainer
• haul regional no-touch dry van freight east of I-35
• follow the stated 12-days-out, 2-days-home schedule
• complete paid orientation and training
• transition to solo pay after successful training completion.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cdl-a truck driver trainee

paid training

gainesville ga

regional freight

no-touch dry van

drop and hook

weekly pay $1,300–$1,550

top performers $1,800+

12 days out, 2 days home

new cdl-a holders welcome

class a cdl

dot medical card

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• company-paid life and disability insurance
• employee stock purchase plan
• PTO accrues from day one
• paid orientation with hotel and transportation covered.

Why this role

New CDL-A holders are welcome. Assigned 2022-or-newer Kenworth or Freightliner automatic trucks are APU-equipped; no slip seating. Pet and passenger policy applies from day one.

About the employer

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