Class A Driver - Regional Routes - Paid Training Program

American Driver
Chesapeake, VA

Job Description

Job Description

Looking to launch a driving career without starting from scratch on your own? American Driver runs Midwest regional freight and we are building our team with new CDL holders. If you completed your training at an accredited school and hold a valid Class A CDL, we want to hear from you.

Pay & Bonuses

  • Starting pay at $0.56 CPM with performance-based increases
  • Average weekly pay of $1,250 to $1,550
  • Stop, layover, and breakdown pay on top of your mileage
  • $300 orientation bonus
  • Automatic pay review at the six month mark
  • Paid weekly via direct deposit

How We Get You Started

  • Structured 4 to 6 week mentorship with a veteran driver
  • Revenue-generating freight from your very first week
  • Full instruction on ELD systems, hours of service, and vehicle inspections
  • Guaranteed weekly paycheck throughout your entire training period
  • Solo pay kicks in at $0.56 CPM the moment you complete training

The Freight

  • Dry van — you never touch the load
  • Drop and hook on approximately 60% of runs
  • Midwest regional lanes with strong, year-round freight volume
  • Consistent weekly mileage of 2,200 to 2,600 miles

Home Time

  • Home time available weekly or bi-weekly depending on freight and lanes

Benefits Package

  • Medical, dental, and vision — coverage starts at 30 days
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid holidays and PTO that accrues from day one
  • Pet and rider policy

Your Equipment

  • 2022 to 2025 Freightliner or Kenworth — late model, well maintained
  • APU on every truck in the fleet

Minimum Requirements

  • Valid Class A CDL, must be 21 years of age or older
  • At least 120 hours of instruction from an accredited CDL school
  • No major violations within the last 3 years
  • No DUI within the last 5 years
  • Must clear pre-employment drug screening

Apply today and let's get you on the road. American Driver is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posted 2026-05-08

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