- Salary
- $1k – $2k
- Location
- Zachary
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Human Resources
- Seniority
- Entry
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- CareersPage
Description
Picture your first year behind the wheel. With American Driver, a Class A driver in Zachary, Baker, Central or Port Allen starts with paid orientation, earns a paycheck every week during training, and has a guaranteed floor for the first three months solo. After that come steady OTR miles, with home time every two weeks.
Month one
Orientation pays $300 on your first paycheck. Then you ride with an experienced mentor for 3 to 5 weeks, about 200 to 250 hours on the road. You learn trip planning, backing, docks and logs, and you earn $650 every week.
Months two to four
You get your own truck. For your first 3 months solo, you are guaranteed $1,000 a week while you build your miles. You haul dry van freight east of Denver, through the South, the Southeast and the Midwest. You do not go into the Northeast. Loads include live loads, live unloads, preloads and drop and hook.
The rest of the year
Drivers average $1,200 to $1,800 a week on 1,800 to 2,900 miles. Each stop pays $15, short hauls pay $75 plus mileage, and a monthly performance bonus rewards good driving. You are home every two weeks. Expect day and night driving, weekend work and some cold weather up north in winter. Holiday work is voluntary.
Already experienced?
First seat and 1-year experienced drivers are welcome. Your pay is set by your verifiable experience. Teams are accepted.
Pets
Once training is done, a dog can ride with you.
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) and paid time off.
What you need
- 21 or older with a Class A CDL
- A completed CDL-A truck driving school of at least 120 hours
- An acceptable driving record
- A DOT physical and drug screen
Apply now. A recruiter will reach out to plan your start.
Equal Opportunity Employer.