Class A CDL Driver – New Drivers Welcome

About the job Class A CDL Driver - New Drivers Welcome

American Driver is looking for CDL A drivers based in Palatka, FL. Palatka sits on the St. Johns River in Putnam County with access to US-17 and SR-20 - a quiet but well-connected base for drivers running Eastern OTR lanes up the coast and through the interior.

This is a full-time W2 position. New drivers are welcome and a fully paid training program is available for those who qualify.

The Training Program:

• Paid 4-6 weeks riding with an experienced mentor
• You are on real loads from the first week - no simulators
• Everything covered - ELD, logbooks, HOS, inspections, customer interaction
• Weekly pay throughout the entire program
• Solo transition at $0.56 CPM when training is complete

Life on the Road:

• Dry van, no-touch loads
• Around 60% drop and hook operations
• Consistent 2,200-2,500 miles every week
• Eastern OTR lanes with steady freight volume
• Predictable dispatch with minimal downtime

The Money:

• $0.56-$0.65 CPM based on experience
• Weekly earnings typically land between $1,200-$1,500
• Extra pay for stops, layovers, and breakdowns
• Pay increase at six months
• $300 paid orientation
• Weekly direct deposit every Friday

Home Time:

• Consistent home time every two weeks - planned in advance

Your Truck:

• Late-model Freightliner or Kenworth (2022-2025)
• Every unit has APU

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision coverage - starts at 30 days
• Retirement savings plan with 401(k) and company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Pet and rider policy available immediately

Requirements:

• Valid Class A CDL, must be 21+
• Graduates of an accredited CDL program with at least 120 hours of instruction are eligible for our paid training program
• No serious violations in the past 3 years
• No DUI within the last 5 years
• Hair follicle and urine drug screening required

EOE - Apply now.