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American DriverPosted 1 month ago

Class A Truck Driver - Paid Trainee Program

$65,000–$80,600 year

On-siteAlachua, Florida, United States

Full TimeEntry LevelSmall

Job Summary

Operate as a newly licensed Class A truck driver on regional dry van dispatches across Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee, executing no-touch freight and drop-and-hook processes. Drive late-model Freightliner or Kenworth tractors equipped with APU systems during a 4-to-6 week instructional phase paired with professional highway mentors. Secure a guaranteed weekly salary with premium mileage and safety incentives available to top-tier performers. Maintain compliance with DOT physical exams, drug screenings, and background checks while adhering to a schedule offering 34 to 48 consecutive hours of rest every second week. Access around-the-clock dispatch support and direct deposit payments starting day 31, with comprehensive healthcare and 401k matching available upon completion of the academy program.

Required Qualifications

  • Valid and active Class A commercial driver's license
  • Age requirement of 21 years or older at the time of enrollment
  • Certificate of completion from a certified truck driving academy (120-clock-hour baseline)
  • Successful screening results on mandatory DOT physical exams plus hair and urine drug tests
  • Clean background check showing no recent SAP tracking or DUI/DWI convictions in the past 5 years

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