CDL-A Trainee Opportunity American Driver - 4.5 Grand Rapids, MI Job Details Full-time $0.56 per mile 4 hours ago Benefits Paid training Qualifications CDL A Full Job Description New to the industry? American Driver is putting entry level Class A drivers through real, paid training in Michigan — no shortcuts, no guesswork, just a clear path from student to professional driver.
WHAT YOU'LL EARN
$900/week during training $0.56 per mile once you're solo, with a $1,000/week minimum guaranteed for your first 3 months Pay grows to $0.56-$0.64 per mile after that, averaging $1,200 to $1,700/week
TRAINING DETAILS
You'll spend 4 to 6 weeks with a dedicated trainer, running real freight on real routes the entire time. Your trainer evaluates your progress along the way, and you only go solo once you're ready — not on a fixed schedule. During training you'll cover: Class A tractor-trailer operation on actual routes ELD systems and hours-of-service compliance Pre-trip and post-trip inspection procedures Dispatch communication and company protocol
ONCE YOU'RE ON THE ROAD
Regional dry van freight Weekly home time Full compliance with DOT regulations Accurate, up-to-date ELD logs and DVIRs Complete equipment inspections before and after every shift Clear, professional contact with dispatch
QUALIFICATIONS
Valid Class
A CDL 21
years of age or older 120+ hours from an accredited CDL school Clean driving record Must pass DOT physical and pre-employment drug screen Start your driving career the right way. Apply today. American Driver is an Equal Opportunity Employer.