Entry Level Truck Driver Job at American Driver, Shreveport, LA

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  • American Driver
  • Shreveport, LA

Job Description

Looking for your first real driving job? American Driver is recruiting in the Shreveport, LA area for Entry Level CDL A drivers ready to start an OTR career with structure, support, and consistent pay.

This isn't a temp gig. It's a full-time W2 position with freight that runs year-round and a team that actually supports new drivers through the transition from school to the road.

How Training Works:

  • Paid 4–6 week program alongside an experienced mentor
  • Covers everything — inspections, ELD, HOS, real freight, real deadlines
  • Weekly pay throughout training
  • Solo transition at $0.56 CPM after completion

On the Road:

  • No-touch dry van freight
  • 60% drop and hook operations
  • Average 2,200–2,500 miles weekly
  • Predictable dispatch, minimal sitting

What You'll Earn:

  • $0.56–$0.65 CPM based on experience
  • Typical weekly take-home $1,200–$1,500
  • Stop, layover, and breakdown pay included
  • Six-month pay increase
  • $300 orientation bonus
  • Direct deposit every week

Home Time:

  • Consistent home time every two weeks

Your Truck:

  • Late-model Freightliner or Kenworth (2022–2025)
  • All units equipped with APUs

Benefits:

  • Health, dental, and vision starting at 30 days
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • PTO and paid holidays
  • Pet and rider policy 

To Apply You Need:

  • Valid Class A CDL, age 21+
  • 120+ hours of instruction from an accredited truck driving school required to qualify for paid training
  • Recent CDL graduates welcome
  • Clean driving record — no major violations last 3 years
  • No DUI within 5 years
  • Urine and hair follicle screening required

EOE — Apply now.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Full time

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