Class A CDL Driver – New Drivers Welcome

Job role overview

  • Date posted

    May 8, 2026

  • Hiring location

    Fernandina Beach

Description

About the job Class A CDL Driver - New Drivers Welcome

American Driver is hiring CDL A drivers in Fernandina Beach, FL. Located on Amelia Island at the northern tip of Florida just off I-95, Fernandina Beach puts you right at the start of one of the most active freight corridors on the Eastern Seaboard.

New drivers are welcome. If you have your Class A CDL and have completed your school hours, a fully paid training program is ready for you.

Training:

  • 4-6 weeks fully paid with a dedicated mentor
  • Live freight from day one - real loads, real routes
  • ELD, HOS, inspections, and daily operations all covered
  • Weekly pay throughout training
  • Solo at $0.56 CPM after completion

What the Job Looks Like:

  • No-touch dry van freight
  • About 60% drop and hook
  • 2,200-2,500 miles per week
  • Eastern routes with consistent year-round freight
  • Day and night dispatch

Pay:

  • $0.56-$0.65 CPM based on experience
  • Most drivers earn $1,200-$1,500 weekly
  • Stop, layover, and breakdown pay included
  • Six-month pay increase
  • $300 orientation pay
  • Weekly direct deposit

Home Time:

  • Every two weeks on a planned, consistent schedule

Equipment:

  • Assigned Freightliner or Kenworth (2022-2025)
  • APUs on all units

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision after 30 days
  • 401(k) with company match
  • PTO and paid holidays
  • Rider and pet policy from day one

Requirements:

  • Valid Class A CDL, age 21+
  • Completed at least 120 hours at an accredited CDL school - required to enter our paid training program
  • No major violations in last 3 years
  • No DUI in last 5 years
  • Hair follicle and urine drug screening required

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