CDL-A Heavy Haul Truck Driver, Paid Training

Job overview

The CDL-A Heavy Haul Truck Driver role is an onsite driving position based in Kent, WA, with lanes starting and ending in Sumner, WA. Compensation is $1,400–$1,800 average per week; training pays $900 per week, and the first three solo months have a $1,000 weekly floor. The role supports freight transportation operations serving South King County drivers. The position exists to transport freight on routes returning to Sumner while providing paid training for new drivers. Drivers work with a mentor before receiving an assigned truck and can choose home-time frequency described as every other day or once a week; weekends are required.

What you'll do

• Drive assigned heavy-haul routes
• transport preloaded freight east and south with returns to Sumner
• complete paid mentor training covering backing, trip planning, logs, and fueling
• meet Class A CDL and training or experience requirements
• comply with DOT medical and drug-screen requirements
• work weekends and use chains when needed in winter.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cdl-a heavy haul

truck driver

kent wa

american driver

paid training

new grad eligible

class a cdl

weekend work

$1,400–$1,800/week

home-time options

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid training
• weekly pay floor for first three solo months
• medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage after 30 days
• 401(k)
• employee stock plan
• paid time off
• annual raises
• tuition-free online degree
• rider and pet programs.

Why this role

New graduates with at least 120 CDL-school hours are welcome; paid training and a weekly pay floor for the first three solo months are stated.

About the employer

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