CDL A Truck Driver - Training Program Available

About the job CDL A Truck Driver - Training Program Available

American Driver has an opening for a CDL A driver based in Meridian, MS. This is a full-time W2 OTR position with a paid training program for drivers who are newer to the industry and want a solid foundation before going solo.

Meridian sits right on the I-20/I-59 corridor - good starting point for Eastern routes with consistent freight.

The Training Program:

• Paid 4-6 weeks riding with an experienced mentor
• Covers inspections, ELD compliance, HOS rules, and real freight operations
• You get paid every week during training
• After training, solo pay starts at $0.56 CPM

• Dry van, no-touch loads
• Roughly 60% drop and hook
• Consistent 2,200-2,500 miles weekly
• Mix of day and night runs based on dispatch

• $0.56-$0.65 CPM based on experience
• Weekly earnings typically land between $1,200-$1,500
• Additional pay for stops, layovers, and breakdowns
• Six-month pay review
• $300 paid orientation
• Weekly direct deposit

• Every two weeks on a set, planned schedule

• Assigned Freightliner or Kenworth (2022-2025)
• All trucks equipped with APUs

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
• Completed at least 120 hours at an accredited CDL school - required to enter our paid training program
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Pet and rider policy

• Valid Class A CDL, must be 21+
• No serious violations in the past 3 years
• No DUI within 5 years
• Urine and hair follicle drug screening required