CDL-A Truck Driver

American Driver

  • Phoenix, Arizona
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    This one pays fairly, keeps you close to home, and doesn't ask you to unload a single box. Average weekly gross: $1,300 to $1,500 for drivers maximizing available hours.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPhoenix, Arizona

    Description

    Not every trucking job is worth your time. This one pays fairly, keeps you close to home, and doesn't ask you to unload a single box. If that sounds like what you've been looking for, keep reading.

    Earning Structure:

    • Starting mileage rate: $0.56 CPM — increases to $0.64 CPM with tenure
    • Average weekly gross: $1,300 to $1,500 for drivers maximizing available hours
    • Weekly mileage: 2,000 to 2,400 miles on a reliable freight network
    • Performance bonuses available for safety-conscious, on-time drivers
    • Weekly direct deposit — no payroll surprises
    • Onboarding fully compensated from the first hour

    Equipment & Freight:

    • Late-model Freightliner Cascadia and Kenworth units — assigned, not shared
    • Dry van operation only — no specialized freight, no endorsements required
    • Predominantly drop & hook freight — fast turns, minimal facility wait times
    • Live stop appointments on select customer runs
    • Strict no-touch policy — cargo handling is never your responsibility

    Route & Schedule:

    • Fixed regional territory — you know your lanes before you leave the yard
    • Consistent weekly mileage regardless of season — freight network is year-round stable
    • Weekly home time structured around your 34-hour federal restart
    • Extended road time available for drivers targeting higher weekly earnings
    • Dedicated load planner assigned to optimize your driving windows

    Training For New Drivers:

    • Position open to CDL-A holders at any experience level
    • Paid training program runs 4 to 5 weeks with a professional road mentor
    • Program covers federal compliance, trip planning, and defensive driving application
    • Transition to solo operation happens immediately upon trainer approval
    • Compensation during training mirrors standard orientation pay — no reduction

    Compensation & Benefits:

    • Full medical, dental, and vision insurance package
    • Company-matched 401(k) retirement contributions
    • Paid time off accrual starting after introductory employment period
    • Life insurance and accidental death coverage — employer funded
    • Passenger and pet accommodations available under fleet policy

    Applicant Requirements:

    • Current Class A Commercial Driver License
    • Minimum 6 months tractor-trailer experience or recent CDL-A graduate
    • Must clear DOT medical examination and pre-employment drug screen
    • Motor vehicle record with 2 or fewer violations in past 3 years
    • No alcohol or drug-related driving offenses within 36 months
    • No felony convictions within the last 5 years

    Orientation is forming now — submit your application before this group closes.

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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