Class A CDL-A Trainee Truck Driver — Paid Mentorship Program

Job overview

The Class A CDL-A Trainee Truck Driver role is an onsite, over-the-road position originating in the Van Buren and Fort Smith area of Arkansas. The posting states average weekly earnings of $1,300–$1,550 after transitioning to solo driving; training-period weekly pay is described as guaranteed but not quantified. American Driver offers a paid mentorship program for entry-level drivers. The driver gains real-world over-the-road experience alongside a mentor before progressing to solo mileage rates. The role safely transports freight, maintains required logs and compliance, inspects equipment, and delivers loads on established routes.

What you'll do

• Safely operate a Class A commercial vehicle
• haul freight on over-the-road routes
• maintain electronic logs and DOT compliance
• perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• deliver freight safely and on time
• work with dispatch on load assignments.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cdl-a

trainee truck driver

paid mentorship

over-the-road

class a cdl

van buren ar

fort smith ar

no-touch freight

dry van

weekly earnings $1,300–$1,550

american driver

12 days out / 2 days home

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage after 30 days
• 401(k) with company match
• employee stock purchase plan
• paid time off accruing from the first day
• company-paid life and disability insurance.

Why this role

Includes four to six weeks of paid mentorship, $300 paid orientation with transportation and hotel covered, and assigned late-model equipment. The schedule is 12 days out and two days home.

About the employer

American Driver is hiring for this role. Industry: Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation. Sector: 48.