CDL-A Regional Truck Driver Paid Training Program Home Weekends

American Driver

  • Calumet City, Illinois
  • 2 days ago

    Highlights

    Upon successful completion, transition to solo driving with a pay scale starting at $0.56 CPM. Live load, live unload, preload, and drop and hook.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCalumet City, Illinois

    Description

    We're looking for CDL-A drivers ready to launch their regional career with our Midwest fleet. New graduates are welcome — if you have your CDL-A and a clean record, we want to hear from you.

    Home Time:

    • Home every weekend — Saturday and Sunday, every week

    Training Program:

    • 3 to 5 weeks of paid training at $655 per week guaranteed
    • One on one mentorship with an experienced driver
    • OTR and regional routes during training
    • Upon successful completion, transition to solo driving with a pay scale starting at $0.56 CPM

    Pay after training:

    • $0.56 CPM starting pay
    • Average weekly gross pay $1,200 to $1,500
    • Performance bonus: up to $0.08 CPM

    Freight:

    • Live load, live unload, preload, and drop and hook
    • Stop pay: $15 per stop, except first and last

    Miles:

    • Average 1,900 to 2,400 miles per week

      Lanes:

      • Regional Midwest — Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky, and Illinois

        Shift:

        • Day and night shifts available
        • Weekend work voluntary
        • Holidays not mandatory

        Equipment:

        • 2022 or newer Freightliner Cascadia or Kenworth T680

        Benefits:

        • Medical, dental, and vision after 30 days
        • Paid vacation after one year
        • Rider and pet policy available after training
        • 24/7 operations support

        Requirements:

        • Valid CDL-A license
        • Minimum 21 years of age
        • New graduates welcome — minimum 120 hours from an accredited trucking school
        • No serious traffic violations in the last 12 months
        • No DUI/DWI in the past 5 years
        • Must pass DOT physical and pre-employment drug screen

        Apply today and start your regional career with a team that supports you every mile of the way.

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