CDL-A Driver - CDL School Graduates - 11 Western States

NIS EXPRESS; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision start at 0

401k with company match

PTO builds with tenure

Orientation pay and covered travel

Riders and pets welcome

Job summary

NIS EXPRESS in the Antelope Valley region is hiring CDL A truck drivers for short western runs that bring you home every two weeks. Paid training starts from day one with an experienced trainer handling real loads.

Expect weekly gross between $1,000 and $1,300, plus $1,000 weekly guaranteed pay for the first 3 months after first solo dispatch, with performance bonus and stop pay. Benefits kick in at 30 days; 401k, PTO, orientation pay, and rider/pet policies enhance the package.

Qualifications

• Class A CDL and age 21 or older.
• Proof of 120+ CDL school hours for new drivers.
• OTR experience required: 6 months in last 12 months or 12+ months in 5 years.
• Two moving violations or fewer in 2 years; no major preventable accidents in 5 years.
• DUI/DWI history clean for 5–10 years depending on CDL date.
• Must pass DOT drug testing and physical.

Responsibilities

• Operate short western runs usually no more than 2 days from home.
• Return home to Antelope Valley every 2 weeks.
• Train with an experienced driver on loads and routes.

Skills

Class A CDL

21 or older

120+ hours CDL school

6 months OTR (12 months in 5 yrs)

2 moving violations (2y)

no major preventable accidents (5y)

DUI/DWI history clean (5-10y)

DOT physical + drug testing

Job description

Antelope Valley drivers, start your career on short western runs that bring you home every 2 weeks, with paid training from day one.

Why Drivers Pick This Fleet

• Short Runs: usually no more than 2 days from home
• Stays West: 11 western states, more miles if you want them
• Home Time: every 2 weeks

Your Check

• $1,000 to $1,300 average weekly gross
• $1,000 weekly guaranteed pay for your first 3 months after first solo dispatch
• Performance bonus worth up to 6 cents a mile
• $15 stop pay, 1,700 to 2,100 miles weekly

Paid Training

• $650 every week while you train
• Real loads with an experienced trainer

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision kick in at 30 days
• 401k with a company match
• PTO that builds as you work
• $300 orientation pay, and the trip to orientation is covered
• Riders and pets: experienced drivers from day one, new drivers after training

Before You Apply

• Class A CDL, 21 or older
• Brand new drivers: proof of 120+ hours from an accredited CDL school
• Experienced drivers: 6 months OTR in the last 12 months, or 12+ months in the past 5 years
• 2 moving violations or fewer in 2 years, no major preventable accidents in 5 years
• Clean DUI/DWI history for 5 to 10 years, based on when you got your CDL
• Able to pass a DOT physical plus hair and urine drug testing

Equal Opportunity Employer.