CDL-A Regional Driver | Home Weekly | Paid Training
American Driver · Independence, MO · 3 wk ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
About the role
Eastern Jackson County drivers operate Midwest regional freight routes, mostly drop‑and‑hook, with a consistent planner each week and regular home time. New CDL holders receive paid training and start with a mentor.
Responsibilities
- Perform drop‑and‑hook deliveries across the Midwest.
- Follow the same weekly planner for consistent routing.
- Maintain accurate logs, fuel records, and trip plans.
- Practice backing, maneuvering, and safe driving techniques with a mentor.
- Operate an assigned truck (≈1.5 years old) after training.
- Ensure home weekly for a 34‑hour reset.
Requirements
- Age 21 or older.
- Valid Class A CDL.
- Either ≥120 hours from a CDL school or ≥6 months recent driving experience.
- No more than 2 moving violations in the last 2 years.
- No DUI/DWI in the last 10 years.
- Pass a DOT physical and hair/urine drug test.
Skills
- Backing and vehicle control.
- Logbook maintenance and compliance.
- Fueling procedures.
- Trip planning and navigation.
Benefits
- Full medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage after 30 days.
- 401(k) plan.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Paid vacation.
- Yearly raises.
- Free online degree for employee and one family member.
- Pets and riders allowed; trainees may bring a dog after training.
Pay
- Paid training: $850 per week.
- First 3 months solo: guaranteed minimum $1,000 per week.
- Once solo: average earnings about $1,400 per week.
- Weekly direct deposit.
Schedule
- Regional lanes across the Midwest, predominantly drop‑and‑hook.
- Home weekly for a 34‑hour reset.
- Approximately 2,000 miles driven per week.
- Consistent planner each week.