Class A CDL Driver – New Drivers Welcome

Job Location:

Palatka, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

American Driver is looking for CDL A drivers based in Palatka FL. Palatka sits on the St. Johns River in Putnam County with access to US-17 and SR-20 a quiet but well-connected base for drivers running Eastern OTR lanes up the coast and through the interior.

This is a full-time W2 position. New drivers are welcome and a fully paid training program is available for those who qualify.

The Training Program:

Paid 46 weeks riding with an experienced mentor
You are on real loads from the first week no simulators
Everything covered ELD logbooks HOS inspections customer interaction
Weekly pay throughout the entire program
Solo transition at $0.56 CPM when training is complete

Life on the Road:

Dry van no-touch loads
Around 60% drop and hook operations
Consistent miles every week
Eastern OTR lanes with steady freight volume
Predictable dispatch with minimal downtime

The Money:

$0.56$0.65 CPM based on experience
Weekly earnings typically land between $1200$1500
Extra pay for stops layovers and breakdowns
Pay increase at six months
$300 paid orientation
Weekly direct deposit every Friday

Home Time:

Consistent home time every two weeks planned in advance

Your Truck:

Late-model Freightliner or Kenworth ()
Every unit has APU

Benefits:

Health dental and vision coverage starts at 30 days
Retirement savings plan with 401(k) and company match
Paid vacation and holidays
Pet and rider policy available immediately

Requirements:

Valid Class A CDL must be 21
Graduates of an accredited CDL program with at least 120 hours of instruction are eligible for our paid training program
No serious violations in the past 3 years
No DUI within the last 5 years
Hair follicle and urine drug screening required

EOE Apply now.