1

Entry Level Class 1 Driver Jobs Near Me

American Driver runs a structured, paid training program built specifically for new drivers -- real ... Once solo: $0.56/mile, with a $1,000/week minimum guaranteed for your first 3 months * After 3 ...

WS - Driver II, CDL

Columbus, OH

$1.2K - $1.6K/wk

Class A CDL Driver (US) or CDL AZ or Class 1 (Canada) * Local, Home Daily * Excellent Benefits * Competitive Pay * Overtime Available * Opportunity for Growth * Newer Well-Maintained Equipment

WS - Driver II, CDL

Columbus, OH · On-site

$1.2K - $1.6K/wk

Class A CDL Driver (US) or CDL AZ or Class 1 (Canada) * Local, Home Daily * Excellent Benefits * Competitive Pay * Overtime Available * Opportunity for Growth * Newer Well-Maintained Equipment

WS - Driver II, CDL

Columbus, OH

$1.2K - $1.7K/wk

Class A CDL Driver (US) or CDL AZ or Class 1 (Canada) * Local, Home Daily * Excellent Benefits * Competitive Pay * Overtime Available * Opportunity for Growth * Newer Well-Maintained Equipment

Class A CDL Driver (US) or CDL AZ or Class 1 (Canada) * Local, Home Daily * Excellent Benefits * Competitive Pay * Overtime Available * Opportunity for Growth * Newer Well-Maintained Equipment

Class A CDL Driver (US) or CDL AZ or Class 1 (Canada) * Local, Home Daily * Excellent Benefits * Competitive Pay * Overtime Available * Opportunity for Growth * Newer Well-Maintained Equipment

Class A CDL Driver (US) or CDL AZ or Class 1 (Canada) * Local, Home Daily * Excellent Benefits * Competitive Pay * Overtime Available * Opportunity for Growth * Newer Well-Maintained Equipment

next page

Showing results 1-20

Entry Level Class 1 Driver information

See salary details

$14

$17

$18

How much do entry level class 1 driver jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level class 1 driver in the United States is $17.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What cities are hiring for Entry Level Class 1 Driver jobs? Cities with the most Entry Level Class 1 Driver job openings:
What states have the most Entry Level Class 1 Driver jobs? States with the most job openings for Entry Level Class 1 Driver jobs include:
What are the most commonly searched types of Class 1 Driver jobs? The most popular types of Class 1 Driver jobs are:
A map of the United States highlighting the number of Entry Level Class 1 Driver job openings by state according to ZipRecruiter. The image is accompanied by a detailed chart listing the number of Entry Level Class 1 Driver job openings in each state, with California having the most at 2 and Hawaii the least at 0.

Entry Level Class A Company Truck Driver

American Bulldog Transport LLC

Hilliard, OH

$1.6K - $1.8K/wk

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

American Bulldog Transport is hiring recent CDL school graduates for a paid regional training opportunity on our Eastern Regional Fleet. If you have your Class A CDL and are ready to get real road experience, this position gives you paid one-on-one training with an experienced mentor, steady no-touch dry van freight, and the opportunity to move into your own assigned truck after training.This is a full-time CDL-A position built for new drivers who want support early on while still moving toward strong weekly earnings and consistent regional work. You will learn the lanes, equipment, customer expectations, and day-to-day responsibilities of professional driving while earning weekly pay through the mentor program. After training, drivers can earn $1,600-$1,800+ per week.Pay and Training$850 per week during trainingPaid one-on-one mentor programEarn $1,600-$1,800+ per week after trainingWeekly payPaid orientationSafety and performance bonus opportunitiesRoute and FreightEastern Regional FleetNo-touch dry van freightFull-time regional positionWeekly or bi-weekly home timeAssigned truck after trainingPet and rider policy available24/7 dispatch supportBenefitsAmerican Bulldog Transport offers a practical benefits package for full-time drivers, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus PTO, paid holidays, and a 401(k). Drivers also receive ongoing support from dispatch and operations while building experience on a regional fleet. Driver and pet policy, company paid tolls and fuel program and more.RequirementsValid Class A CDLRecent CDL school graduateMinimum 120 hours of CDL trainingAble to meet DOT/FMCSA requirementsSafe driving recordReady to run regional freight and follow company safety standardsAbout American Bulldog TransportAmerican Bulldog Transport gives new CDL-A drivers a paid path into regional trucking with mentor training, steady dry van freight, and the chance to move into an assigned truck after training. Qualified applicants will be contacted by our recruiting team. American Bulldog Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes qualified applicants from all backgrounds.