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CDL-A Truck Driver Dry Van Entry Level Paid Training

American Driver


Job Location:

Durham, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 27 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 24 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

New to trucking and not sure what the first year really pays Here it is in plain numbers: $850 a week in training $1000 a week guaranteed your first 3 months solo home every two weeks.

The Numbers

  • $850/week training pay 4 to 6 weeks
  • $1000 weekly guarantee for 3 months after solo dispatch
  • $0.55 per mile to start rising a cent per year to $0.65
  • Average weekly pay $1200 to $1700
  • $15 stop pay

The Freight

  • Dry van eastern planning zones
  • Loads typically stay east of the Mississippi
  • Drop and hook mixed with live loads

The Truck

  • Freightliners averaging around 1.5 years old
  • Automatic and 10 speed options
  • Pets and riders after training

The Benefits

  • Medical dental and vision after 30 days
  • 401k and stock purchase program
  • Employee assistance program
  • Free online degree for you and one dependent
  • $300 orientation pay

The Requirements

  • 21 valid Class A CDL 120 hours CDL school
  • No experience needed. Experienced: 6 months OTR in 12 months or 12 months in 5 years
  • Max 2 moving violations in 2 years no serious violations in the last 12 months
  • No major preventable accidents in 5 years
  • No DUI/DWI within 5 to 10 years
  • Pass hair and urine drug testing 3 years verifiable work history

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