CDL-A Truck Driver Entry Level 0 Exp Paid Training

American Driver
Fayetteville, NC

We are seeking full-time W2 Class A CDL drivers, including drivers with limited or no professional driving experience through our paid training program. Positions are available across OTR, regional, and dedicated fleets, primarily east of I-35. We provide steady freight, reliable home time, late-model equipment, and comprehensive benefits beginning on day one.

What we offer

  • Stable W2 employment with year-round freight and consistent work.
  • Compensation range: $1,400 to $1,800 per week; pay issued by direct deposit weekly. Exact pay depends on experience and route.
  • Paid training program for eligible drivers who meet the minimum instruction requirement (at least 120 hours from an accredited CDL school).
  • Safety and performance bonus opportunities.
  • Reliable home time: weekly or every two weeks, depending on fleet assignment.
  • Late-model equipment: assigned 2024 or 2025 Freightliner or Kenworth tractors.
  • Day-one benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match after eligibility; paid time off and paid holidays; company-paid life and AD&D insurance; pet and rider policies; paid orientation.

Training program (for drivers with limited or no experience)

  • Paid three- to five-week training for drivers who have completed at least 120 hours of instruction from an accredited CDL school and meet other eligibility criteria.
  • Training includes safe tractor-trailer operation, compliant ELD use, trip reporting, pre-trip/post-trip inspections, and company procedures.
  • Progress is assessed through supervised driving and competency evaluations prior to solo assignments.

Typical duties

  • Safely operate a Class A tractor-trailer in accordance with DOT and company regulations.
  • Haul primarily no-touch dry van freight (approximately 70% drop-and-hook) for customers across the Eastern U.S.
  • Manage schedules to meet pickup and delivery commitments and maintain on-time performance.
  • Maintain accurate ELD logs, trip reports, and DVIRs.
  • Communicate professionally with dispatch, customers, and team members.
  • Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report equipment issues promptly.

Minimum qualifications

  • Valid Class A CDL, or completion of at least 120 hours of accredited CDL instruction and eligibility for company-sponsored training.
  • Satisfactory driving record demonstrating a commitment to safety.
  • Ability to pass a DOT physical and pre-employment drug screen.

Why join us Small, focused operations that prioritize driver success through consistent loads, modern equipment, and an operations team that supports safe performance and dependable home time. Open to experienced drivers and drivers with limited experience who meet training eligibility.

Posted 2026-02-24

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