CDL A Truck Driver – Training Program Available
Job role overview
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Date posted
May 8, 2026
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Hiring location
Tupelo
Description
About the job CDL A Truck Driver - Training Program Available
American Driver is looking for CDL A drivers in Tupelo, MS. If you have your Class A license and want to get on the road with a company that will train you the right way, this is a straightforward opportunity to do that.
Training is fully paid. You ride with a mentor, learn on real freight, and transition to solo when you're ready.
Training Program:
- 4-6 weeks with a dedicated mentor
- Fully paid - no out of pocket costs
- Live freight from day one - no simulators
- Weekly pay throughout the program
- Solo transition at $0.56 CPM after completion
A Typical Week on the Road:
- No-touch dry van freight
- Around 60% drop and hook
- 2,200-2,500 miles per week
- Day and night dispatch depending on load
- Minimal downtime, freight runs year-round
What You'll Earn:
- $0.56-$0.65 CPM depending on experience
- Most drivers take home $1,200-$1,500 weekly
- Extra pay for stops, layovers, and breakdowns
- Pay increase at six months
- $300 orientation pay
- Weekly direct deposit
Home Time:
- Home every two weeks, planned in advance
Equipment:
- Freightliner or Kenworth (2022-2025)
- APUs on all assigned units
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision after 30 days
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Rider and pet policy
Requirements:
- Class A CDL, age 21 or older
- Minimum 120 hours of verified instruction from an accredited commercial driving school required
- No major violations in the last 3 years
- No DUI within the last 5 years
- Must pass urine and hair follicle drug test
Apply today. EOE
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