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CDL-A Entry Level Driver

American Driver


Job Location:

Houma, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 6 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Terrebonne and Lafourche drivers: a company that hires new CDL holders and pays them to train.

Finished CDL school and keep hearing come back with experience This fleet hires you now. Big map lots of freight steady miles.

The money

  • Paid every week during training
  • $1000 a week guaranteed for your first 3 months solo
  • $1200 to $1800 a week once solo
  • 1800 to 2900 miles a week
  • $15 stop pay
  • Weekly direct deposit

Your week

Everything east of Denver except the Northeast. A mix of drop and hook live loads and preloads. Out about two weeks then home for your reset.

From CDL school to your own truck

  1. A recruiter calls you and reviews your CDL and driving record with you.
  2. Orientation 2 days at most. Hotel paid one-way bus ticket reimbursed $300 for orientation once hired.
  3. 4 to 6 weeks with a mentor: backing trip planning logs and fueling. You are paid every week.
  4. Your own assigned truck about 1.5 years old on average automatic or 10-speed. For your first 3 months solo your pay will not drop below $1000 a week.

Straight answers for new drivers

  • How often will I see home Every two weeks.
  • Will one ticket disqualify me Not by itself. Up to 2 moving violations in the past 2 years is accepted.
  • What if I have a problem on the road Loads are planned for you and your driver leader picks up the phone.
  • Does my CDL school count If it was 120 hours or more yes.
  • What if my first solo weeks are slow You still get at least $1000 a week for your first 3 months solo.

What you need

  • Class A CDL from your state of residence 21 or older
  • New CDL grad with 120 school hours or 6 months of recent experience
  • No more than 2 moving violations in the past 2 years
  • No DUI/DWI in the past 10 years
  • DOT physical and hair and urine drug screen

Benefits after 30 days

  • Medical dental vision and prescription
  • 401(k) and employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid time off and yearly raises
  • Free online degree for you and one family member
  • Pet and rider programs (your dog can ride with you once training is done)

Houma Thibodaux Raceland and Morgan City drivers apply now.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered regardless of race color religion sex national origin disability or protected veteran status.