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CDL-A Trainee Opportunity
Job Location:
Job Location:
Lansing, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
23 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
20 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
New to the industry American Driver is putting entry level Class A drivers through real paid training in Michigan no shortcuts no guesswork just a clear path from student to professional driver.
WHAT YOULL EARN
- $900/week during training
- $0.56 per mile once youre solo with a $1000/week minimum guaranteed for your first 3 months
- Pay grows to $0.56$0.64 per mile after that averaging $1200 to $1700/week
TRAINING DETAILS
Youll spend 4 to 6 weeks with a dedicated trainer running real freight on real routes the entire time. Your trainer evaluates your progress along the way and you only go solo once youre ready not on a fixed schedule.
During training youll cover:
- Class A tractor-trailer operation on actual routes
- ELD systems and hours-of-service compliance
- Pre-trip and post-trip inspection procedures
- Dispatch communication and company protocol
ONCE YOURE ON THE ROAD
- Regional dry van freight
- Weekly home time
- Full compliance with DOT regulations
- Accurate up-to-date ELD logs and DVIRs
- Complete equipment inspections before and after every shift
- Clear professional contact with dispatch
QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid Class A CDL
- 21 years of age or older
- 120 hours from an accredited CDL school
- Clean driving record
- Must pass DOT physical and pre-employment drug screen
Start your driving career the right way. Apply today.
American Driver is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
