CDL A Driver – Trucking Career

American Driver is hiring in McDonough, GA. If you have your Class A CDL and you're ready to start building a real career in trucking, this is a solid place to begin.

McDonough sits right on I-75 south of Atlanta — one of the busiest freight corridors in the Southeast. You'll be running Eastern OTR lanes with consistent miles and a paycheck that shows up every week.

Training is fully paid. No experience needed beyond your CDL.

Training:

• 4–6 weeks with a dedicated mentor, fully paid
• Live freight from day one — no classroom simulations
• ELD, HOS, pre/post trip inspections all covered in detail
• Weekly pay throughout the entire program

What the Job Looks Like:

• Dry van, no-touch freight
• Around 60% drop and hook
• Eastern routes, consistent year-round freight
• Day and night dispatch depending on load

Pay:

• $0.56–$0.65 CPM based on experience
• Weekly earnings typically $1,200–$1,500
• Extra pay for stops, layovers, and breakdowns
• Six-month pay increase
• $300 paid orientation
• Weekly direct deposit

Home Time:

• Every two weeks on a planned, consistent schedule

Equipment:

• Assigned Freightliner or Kenworth (2022–2025)
• APUs on all units
• Medical, dental, and vision after 30 days
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Rider and pet policy from day one

Requirements:

• Valid Class A CDL, age 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 last 3 years
• No DUI in last 5 years
• Must pass urine and hair follicle drug test