CDL-A Dry Van Driver Trainee, Paid Training Program

Job overview

The CDL-A Dry Van Driver Trainee, Paid Training Program role is an onsite, full-time position based in Thomasville, NC. Training pay is $850 per week for four to six weeks; solo drivers receive a $1,000 weekly guarantee for three months after solo dispatch, with average weekly pay stated as $1,200–$1,700. Freight runs in eastern planning zones, typically east of the Mississippi River, and drivers are home every two weeks. The role trains drivers to operate dry van equipment on regional routes, including drop-and-hook and live loads. After training, drivers transport freight, with pay based on mileage and additional stop pay and performance bonuses.

What you'll do

• Complete four to six weeks of paid training and a short orientation
• drive dry van routes in eastern planning zones
• handle drop-and-hook and live loads
• transport freight while meeting route and safety requirements
• qualify for solo dispatch after training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cdl-a driver trainee

dry van

paid training program

regional routes

east coast freight

thomasville nc

american driver

$850 per week training pay

$1,000 weekly solo guarantee

$1,200–$1,700 average weekly pay

class a cdl

home every two weeks

health insurance

401(k)

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days
• 401(k)
• stock purchase program
• free online college degree for the driver and one dependent
• paid orientation and training
• lodging and orientation bus fare reimbursement
• pets and riders allowed after training.

Why this role

Paid training; $300 orientation pay; lodging covered and bus fare reimbursed for orientation; $1,000 weekly guarantee for three months after solo dispatch; health, dental, vision, 401(k), stock purchase program, and free online college degree for the driver and one dependent.

About the employer

American Driver is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Support Activities for Road Transportation. Sector: 48.