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CDL-A Driver New CDL Holders Paid Training

American Driver


Job Location:

Kenner, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 22 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

New Orleans area drivers with a fresh CDL: you can start here and you get paid while you learn.

What new drivers ask us first

How much will I make
After training $1200 to $1800 a week. Your first 3 months solo come with a $1000 weekly guarantee. Add a performance bonus $15 stop pay and $75 plus mileage on short loads.

Will I be gone forever
No. Youre home every two weeks. Runs cover the South and the Midwest everything east of Denver. No Northeast no New England.

Ive never driven a real route. Is that a problem
Not if you finished a CDL-A school of at least 120 hours. You train with a mentor for 3 to 5 weeks (200 to 250 hours) paid every week before you drive alone.

What kind of freight
Dry van. Mostly drop and hook and preloads with some live loads and unloads. About 1800 to 2900 miles a week once youre solo.

Do I have to work holidays
Holiday work is volunteer.

Benefits

  • Medical dental and vision
  • 401(k) with stock purchase plan
  • Paid time off

Who qualifies

  • Completed CDL-A training at a truck driving school (minimum 120 hours)
  • Class A CDL from your state of residence
  • 21 years or older
  • No more than 2 moving violations in 2 years
  • No DUI/DWI in 10 years
  • DOT physical and drug screen

Kenner Metairie Harahan LaPlace and River Ridge drivers apply now. A recruiter will call you this week.

Equal Opportunity Employer.