Class A CDL Driver – Drivers

Class A CDL Driver – New Drivers Welcome About the job Class A CDL Driver – New Drivers Welcome

American Driver is hiring CDL A drivers in Dalton, GA. This position is open to drivers who are new to the industry — paid training is provided and there are no costs to you to get started.

Dalton sits in northwest Georgia on I-75, one of the most active freight corridors connecting the Southeast to the Midwest. Drivers based here have access to consistent Eastern OTR lanes with steady freight volume year-round.

How Training Works:

• Fully paid 4–6 week program with an experienced mentor
• You're hauling real freight from week one
• Covers everything you need — ELD compliance, HOS rules, pre/post trip inspections, customer communication
• Weekly paycheck from day one of training

A Typical Week:

• Dry van, no-touch freight
• Heavy drop and hook — around 60%
• Consistent 2,200–2,500 miles weekly
• Eastern OTR lanes with reliable freight
• Mix of day and night dispatch based on load availability

Earnings:

• Base CPM $0.56, up to $0.65 with experience
• Most drivers take home $1,200–$1,500 per week
• Additional pay for stops, layovers, and breakdowns
• Automatic pay review at six months
• $300 for orientation week
• Direct deposit every week without exception

Home Time:

• Planned home time every two weeks — consistent and predictable

Equipment:

• Assigned Freightliner or Kenworth (2022–2025)
• All trucks equipped with APUs
• Health, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Pet and rider policy available from day one
• Must hold a valid Class A CDL and be at least 21
• Graduates of an accredited CDL program with at least 120 hours of instruction are eligible for our paid training program
• No major violations in the past 3 years
• No DUI within the last 5 years
• Pre-employment urine and hair follicle drug screening required