Class A CDL Driver – New Drivers Welcome

American Driver is looking for CDL A drivers based in Cheraw, SC. Cheraw sits in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina on US-1 and US-52 — solid access to Eastern freight lanes for drivers looking to build consistent miles.

This is a full-time W2 OTR position. New drivers are welcome and a fully paid training program is available for those who qualify.

The Training Program:

• Paid 4–6 weeks riding with an experienced mentor
• You're on real loads from the first week — no simulators
• Everything covered — ELD, logbooks, HOS, inspections, customer interaction
• Weekly pay throughout the entire program
• Solo transition at $0.56 CPM when training is complete

Life on the Road:

• Dry van, no-touch loads
• Around 60% drop and hook operations
• Consistent 2,200–2,500 miles every week
• Eastern OTR lanes with steady freight volume
• Predictable dispatch with minimal downtime

The Money:

• $0.56–$0.65 CPM based on experience
• Weekly earnings typically land between $1,200–$1,500
• Extra pay for stops, layovers, and breakdowns
• Pay increase at six months
• $300 paid orientation
• Weekly direct deposit, every Friday

Home Time:

• Consistent home time every two weeks — planned in advance

Your Truck:

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

Benefits:

• 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, must be 21+
• Completed at least 120 hours at an accredited CDL school — required to enter our paid training program
• No serious violations in the past 3 years
• No DUI within the last 5 years
• Hair follicle and urine drug screening required

EOE — Apply now.