Class A CDL Driver – New Drivers Welcome
Job role overview
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Date posted
May 8, 2026
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Hiring location
Dalton
Description
About the job Class A CDL Driver - New Drivers Welcome
American Driver is hiring CDL A drivers in Dalton, GA. This position is open to drivers who are new to the industry - paid training is provided and there are no costs to you to get started.
Dalton sits in northwest Georgia on I-75, one of the most active freight corridors connecting the Southeast to the Midwest. Drivers based here have access to consistent Eastern OTR lanes with steady freight volume year-round.
How Training Works:
- Fully paid 4-6 week program with an experienced mentor
- You're hauling real freight from week one
- Covers everything you need - ELD compliance, HOS rules, pre/post trip inspections, customer communication
- Weekly paycheck from day one of training
- After completion, you go solo at $0.56 CPM
A Typical Week:
- Dry van, no-touch freight
- Heavy drop and hook - around 60%
- Consistent 2,200-2,500 miles weekly
- Eastern OTR lanes with reliable freight
- Mix of day and night dispatch based on load availability
Earnings:
- Base CPM $0.56, up to $0.65 with experience
- Most drivers take home $1,200-$1,500 per week
- Additional pay for stops, layovers, and breakdowns
- Automatic pay review at six months
- $300 for orientation week
- Direct deposit every week without exception
Home Time:
- Planned home time every two weeks - consistent and predictable
Equipment:
- Assigned Freightliner or Kenworth (2022-2025)
- All trucks equipped with APUs
Benefits:
- Health, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Pet and rider policy available from day one
To Get Started:
- Must hold a valid Class A CDL and be at least 21
- Graduates of an accredited CDL program with at least 120 hours of instruction are eligible for our paid training program
- No major violations in the past 3 years
- No DUI within the last 5 years
- Pre-employment urine and hair follicle drug screening required
EOE - Apply now.
work mode
On-site
Interested in this job?
24 days left to apply