American Driver
Entry Level CDL-A Truck Driver - Dry Van - Paid Mentor Training
Pensacola, Florida, US
Role snapshot
American Driver is hiring a Entry Level CDL-A Truck Driver - Dry Van - Paid Mentor Training on a full-time basis. This is a role based in Pensacola, Florida, US.
- Company
- American Driver
- Location
- Pensacola, Florida, US
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Who this role suits
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About the role
The home terminal is in Mobile, about an hour from Pensacola. New drivers train for $650 a week, get a $1,000 weekly guarantee solo, and come home every two weeks.
Why It's a Good First Job
- Home terminal close by
- East Coast freight, loads don't go far west
- Paid training with a real mentor, 4 to 6 weeks
What It Pays
- $650 weekly in training
- $1,000 per week guaranteed for 3 months after solo dispatch
- $0.55 per mile to start, up to $0.65 with experience
- Average weekly pay $1,200 to $1,800
- $15 stop pay and performance bonus
Truck and Freight
- Dry van, drop and hook plus live loads
- Late model Freightliners, automatic and 10 speed
- Pets and riders after training
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision after 30 days
- 401k and stock purchase program
- Free online college for you and one dependent
- $300 orientation pay
Requirements
- 21 or older, valid Class A CDL, 120+ hours CDL school
- Trainees welcome. Experienced: 6 months OTR in the past 12 or 12 months in the past 5 years
- DD214 considered for military drivers
- Max 2 moving violations in 2 years
- No major preventable accidents in 5 years, no DUI/DWI in 5 to 10 years
- Hair and urine drug test, 3 years verifiable employment
Apply on Indeed and see what your first year could pay.
Equal Opportunity Employer.