Class A Commercial Driver’s License Driver — Paid Training

Job overview

The Class A Commercial Driver’s License Driver — Paid Training role is onsite and based around Hanford, CA, with hiring also described around Lemoore, Visalia, and Tulare. Pay is $1,000–$1,300 per week on average; the posting also states $52,000–$67,600 per year. American Driver describes routes covering the 11 western states, with two weeks out followed by time at home. The driver transports loads on routes typically involving one- or two-day legs, often using drop-and-hook operations. The role includes paid orientation and, for new drivers, three to five weeks of mentored training before solo dispatch, supporting reliable freight movement across the stated western territory.

What you'll do

• Drive assigned loads across the 11 western states, covering approximately 1,700–2,100 miles
• complete mostly drop-and-hook legs that typically take one or two days
• follow the described two-weeks-out schedule
• complete paid orientation and, for new drivers, three to five weeks of mentor training before solo dispatch.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

class a cdl driver

paid training

hanford ca

american driver

1,700–2,100 miles

11 western states

drop and hook

two weeks out

weekly pay

$1,000–$1,300/week

freightliner

medical dental vision

401(k)

paid vacation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage options after 30 days
• 401(k)
• life and disability insurance
• paid vacation
• free online college for the employee and one dependent.

Why this role

Class A CDL and minimum age of 21 required. The posting specifies no more than two moving violations in two years, no DUI/DWI in ten years, and passing a DOT physical plus hair and urine testing. Paid orientation is up to two days at $300 after hire, with lodging included; mentor training pays $850 per week.

About the employer

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