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CDL-A Reefer Driver

American Driver


Job Location:

Smyrna, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 6 October 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Rutherford County drivers: southeast reefer miles and a company that hires new CDL grads.

Refrigerated freight moves year-round which means steady miles for you. New CDL-A holders start with a paid mentor before running solo.

The money

  • Paid every week during training
  • $1000 a week guaranteed for your first 3 months solo
  • About $1200 a week once solo
  • About 2100 miles a week
  • Weekly direct deposit

Your week

Reefer lanes across the Southeast and Ohio Valley. Live loads and live unloads. Out about two weeks then home.

New CDL Here is the path

  • Call: we check your license and record with you first. No surprises later.
  • Orientation: up to 2 days hotel covered bus fare reimbursed $300 once hired.
  • Training: 4 to 6 weeks one-on-one with a mentor paid every week.
  • Solo: your own assigned truck fleet average about 1.5 years old. For your first 3 months solo your pay will not drop below $1000 a week.

Nervous about your first driving job Fair.

  • How often will I see home Every two weeks.
  • I am not good at backing yet. Nobody is on day one. You practice for weeks with a mentor beside you before you drive alone.
  • Do I pay for orientation No. Hotel covered bus ticket reimbursed and $300 once you are hired.
  • Does my CDL school count If it was 120 hours or more yes.
  • What if my first solo weeks are slow You still get at least $1000 a week for your first 3 months solo.

What you need

  • Class A CDL from your state of residence 21 or older
  • New CDL grad with 120 school hours or 6 months of recent experience
  • No more than 2 moving violations in the past 2 years
  • No DUI/DWI in the past 10 years
  • DOT physical and hair and urine drug screen

Benefits after 30 days

  • Medical dental vision and prescription
  • 401(k) and employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid time off and yearly raises
  • Free online degree for you and one family member
  • Pet and rider programs (your dog can ride with you once training is done)

Smyrna La Vergne Murfreesboro and Antioch drivers apply now.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered regardless of race color religion sex national origin disability or protected veteran status.