American Driver is recruiting CDL A drivers in Crestview, FL. Crestview sits on I-10 in Okaloosa County in the heart of the Florida Panhandle — a practical base for drivers running Eastern OTR freight lanes connecting the Gulf Coast to major distribution markets.

Paid training is included for drivers who qualify. No prior professional driving experience necessary.

How the Training Works:

Fully paid 4–6 week program alongside an experienced mentor
Live freight from week one — real routes, real deadlines
Covers ELD compliance, HOS rules, pre/post trip inspections, and daily operations
Weekly paycheck from day one of training
After completion, solo pay starts at $0.56 CPM

A Typical Week on the Road:

No-touch dry van freight
Roughly 60% drop and hook
2,200–2,500 miles per week
Eastern OTR lanes with reliable, year-round freight
Mix of day and night dispatch based on load availability

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
Automatic pay review at six months
$300 orientation pay
Direct deposit every week

Home Time:

Planned home time every two weeks — consistent and predictable

Equipment:

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

Benefits:

Day-one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision — coverage begins at 30 days
Company-matched 401(k) retirement savings
Paid holidays and accrued time off
Pet-friendly policy and rider program available from the start

Requirements:

Valid Class A CDL, age 21+
120+ hours of instruction from an accredited truck driving school required to qualify for paid training
No major violations in last 3 years
No DUI in last 5 years
Must pass urine and hair follicle drug test

Apply today. EOE

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Truck Driver CDL A – Paid OTR Training