Class A CDL Regional Driver, Home Weekly, Paid Training

Job overview

The Class A CDL Regional Driver role is based in Independence, MO, with regional routes across the Midwest and home weekly for a 34-hour reset. Compensation includes $850 per week during training, a $1,000 weekly guarantee for the first three months solo, and about $1,400 per week once solo. American Driver offers regional freight work with paid mentor training. The driver transports freight on regional lanes, primarily using drop-and-hook operations. The role supports reliable freight movement while completing training in backing, logs, fueling, and trip planning before driving an assigned truck independently.

What you'll do

• Drive regional Midwest freight routes, primarily drop and hook
• complete 4–6 weeks of paid mentor training
• practice backing, logs, fueling, and trip planning
• operate an assigned truck after training
• meet qualification requirements including a Class A CDL and DOT physical and drug testing.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

class a cdl driver

regional driver

midwest routes

home weekly

paid training

mentor training

drop and hook

independence mo

american driver

$850/week training

$1,000/week guarantee

about $1,400/week solo

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage after 30 days
• 401(k)
• employee stock purchase plan
• paid vacation
• yearly raises
• free online degree for the driver and one family member.

Why this role

Home weekly for a 34-hour reset; new CDL graduates need at least 120 hours of CDL school, otherwise six months of recent experience; orientation hotel is covered, bus ticket reimbursed, and $300 is provided once hired.

About the employer

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