CDL-A Trainee Driver - Paid Training

Just finished CDL school in the South Bay? American Driver has a Class A seat for you in Chula Vista, National City, Imperial Beach and Otay Mesa. Your loads stay west of the Mississippi and you get home every two weeks. Training is paid every week from day one, and experienced drivers are welcome too.

Key numbers

• Paid orientation: $300 on your first paycheck
• Paid training: $850 a week
• Average weekly pay after training: $1,000–$1,500
• $1,000 a week guaranteed for your first 3 months after your first solo dispatch
• Mileage pay starts at $0.50 per mile and is based on verifiable experience
• 2,200–2,500 miles a week
• $15 stop pay
• Monthly driver performance bonus
• Home every two weeks

Your first months, step by step

Week 1: Orientation. You meet the team, finish paperwork and get set up. Orientation is paid, and the $300 comes on your first paycheck.

Weeks 1–5: Mentor training. You ride with an experienced mentor for 3 to 5 weeks, about 200 to 250 hours on the road. You earn $850 every week while you learn.

After training: Your own truck. You run dry van freight across the western states: California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and South Dakota. Loads do not go east of the Mississippi, so you stay closer to home.

Your first 3 months solo: You are guaranteed at least $1,000 a week while you build your miles.

The freight

Dry van. Live loads, live unloads, preloaded trailers and drop and hook. There is no hand unloading. Some stops may ask you to assist with loading or unloading.

The schedule

Home every two weeks. Expect both day and night driving, weekend work, some holidays and some winter driving in the mountain states.

Already have experience?

First seat and 1-year experienced drivers are welcome. You get the same paid orientation and the same $1,000 weekly guarantee for your first 3 months solo. Your mileage pay is set by your verifiable experience. Team drivers are also accepted.

Pets

A dog can ride with you once you finish training and are driving solo.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) and paid time off.

What you need

• 21 or older with a Class A CDL
• A completed CDL-A truck driving school of at least 120 hours
• Home within 50 miles of San Diego
• An acceptable driving record
• A DOT physical and drug screen

Apply today. A recruiter will call you to walk through the training schedule and your start date.

Equal Opportunity Employer.