CDL A Driver Start Your Trucking Career

American Driver is looking for CDL A drivers based in Newnan, GA who want to get their trucking career started the right way — with paid training, a dedicated mentor, and freight that actually runs.

Newnan's location on I-85 gives you direct access to some of the most active OTR lanes in the Southeast. This is a full-time W2 position with benefits from day one and a clear path from training to solo driving.

How the Training Works:

• Fully paid 4–6 week program alongside an experienced mentor
• You're on real loads from week one — not sitting in a classroom
• Covers everything: ELD compliance, HOS rules, inspections, customer interaction
• Weekly paycheck throughout the whole program
• After training, you go solo at $0.56 CPM

A Typical Week After Training:

• No-touch dry van freight
• Heavy drop and hook — around 60% of runs
• 2,200–2,500 miles per week
• Consistent Eastern routes with minimal downtime
• Mix of day and night dispatch

What You'll Earn:

• $0.56–$0.65 CPM depending on experience
• Most drivers take home $1,200–$1,500 weekly
• Additional pay for stops, layovers, and breakdowns
• Pay review every six months
• $300 orientation pay
• Direct deposit every week

Home Time:

• Planned home time every two weeks — no surprises

Your Truck:

• Late-model Freightliner or Kenworth (2022–2025)
• Every unit equipped with APU

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision — starts after 30 days
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Pet and rider policy available from day one

To Apply:

• Class A CDL required, must be 21 or older
• Must have completed a minimum of 120 hours of instruction from an accredited CDL school
• No serious violations in the past 3 years
• No DUI within the last 5 years
• Urine and hair follicle drug screening required

EOE — Apply now.