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CDL-A Entry Level Driver Paid Mentor Training Dry Van Freight

American Driver


Job Location:

Huntsville, AL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 20 October 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 17 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

North Alabama drivers: regional dry van runs along the eastern states a paycheck guaranteed while you get started and a mentor beside you from day one.

Never driven professionally This fleet hires drivers right out of CDL school.

Pay

  • $1200 to $1800 average weekly gross
  • $650 a week while you train
  • $1000 a week guaranteed for your first 3 months solo
  • $0.55 per mile to start up a cent every year to $0.65
  • $15 stop pay
  • 2000 to 2500 miles a week

Where you run

Loads move up and down the eastern seaboard and dont go far west. Drop and hook preloads plus some live loads and unloads. You are home every two weeks and your truck is assigned to you.

Straight answers for new drivers

  • Who teaches me A mentor rides with you for 4 to 6 weeks and coaches you on backing trip planning logs and fueling.
  • Will my pay crash after training No. For 3 months solo it stays at $1000 a week or more.
  • Does my CDL school count If it was 120 hours or more yes.

From application to your own truck

After you apply a recruiter calls to look over your license and record with you. Orientation takes 2 days at most with the hotel paid your bus ticket reimbursed and $300 once you are hired. After mentor training you get your own truck about 1.5 years old on average.

Who can apply

  • Valid Class A CDL 21 or older
  • New driver with a 120 hour school certificate or 6 months of recent experience
  • Record: no more than 2 moving violations in 2 years no DUI/DWI in 10
  • DOT physical and drug screening (hair and urine)

After your first 30 days: health dental and vision insurance 401(k) and stock purchase plan paid vacation and an online college degree at no cost for you and a family member.

Huntsville Madison Decatur Athens and Scottsboro drivers apply now.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified drivers.