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CDL-A Driver Paid Training, 11 West States

American Driver


Job Location:

Visalia, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (19 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Central Valley drivers: runs in the 11 western states usually two days or less out home every two weeks.

Fresh out of CDL school This position takes new drivers and we will walk you through every step.

Money and miles

  • Training pay: $680 to $850 a week
  • A $1000 weekly floor for your first 3 solo months
  • $1000 to $1300 average per week
  • 1700 to 2100 miles weekly
  • Runs usually 2 days or less
  • Home every two weeks
  • $15 stop pay $20 to $80 unload pay when needed
  • Up to $0.06 per mile monthly bonus
  • Weekly direct deposit

What new drivers usually worry about

  • Does my CDL school count If it was 120 hours or more yes.
  • I am not good at backing yet. Nobody is on day one. You get weeks of practice with a mentor next to you before you ever drive alone.
  • What if my first solo weeks are slow You still get at least $1000 a week for your first 3 months.
  • Will I be gone for months No. Runs are usually 2 days or less and you are home every two weeks.

How we get you from CDL school to solo

  • Call: we talk through your license and record first. No surprises later.
  • Orientation: up to 2 days hotel covered one-way bus fare reimbursed $300 after you are hired.
  • Training: 4 to 6 weeks riding with a mentor who helps with backing logs fuel stops and route planning. Pay is $680 to $850 weekly.
  • Solo: your own truck fleet average age 1.5 years 10-speeds and automatics. $1000 weekly guarantee for 3 months.

On the road

Mix of drop and hook live loads and preloads across CA OR WA NV AZ UT and the rest of the West.

Some winter driving in the mountains. If you want longer runs you can ask for them.

After your first 30 days

  • Health dental and vision insurance plus prescriptions
  • 401(k) and a stock purchase plan
  • Online college degree at no cost for you and a family member
  • Paid vacation raises every year
  • Pets and riders allowed after training

Who can apply

  • Valid Class A CDL 21 or older
  • New driver with a 120-hour school certificate or 6 months of recent experience
  • Record: no more than 2 moving violations in 2 years no DUI/DWI in 10
  • Pass DOT physical and drug screening (hair and urine)

Visalia Tulare and Hanford drivers apply today and we will walk you through the next steps.

Equal Opportunity Employer.