CDL-A Driver - Entry Level Welcome - Paid Training Program

NIS EXPRESS; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision after 30 days

401k with company match

Paid time off

Orientation pay

Rider and pet allowed after training

Job summary

NIS EXPRESS is expanding its western fleet and seeks aspiring CDL drivers. The program trains on the road with an experienced trainer, then routes runs west of the Mississippi, with home time every two weeks and typical weekly mileage of 1,800–2,200.

During training you earn $850 per week for 4–6 weeks, followed by a guaranteed $1,000 per week for the first 3 months solo. The package includes medical, dental and vision after 30 days, 401(k) with company match, and orientation pay.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL, 21 or older.
• New drivers: 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.
• No more than 2 moving violations in 2 years, no major preventable accidents in 5 years.
• Pass hair and urine drug testing and a DOT physical.

Responsibilities

• Train with an experienced driver trainer on the road.
• Operate routes west of the Mississippi, typically 3 days or less.
• Be home every two weeks and average 1,800–2,200 miles per week.

Job description

Out here in the desert, good paying work isn't always easy to find. A CDL changes that. This western fleet trains new drivers on the road with pay, then keeps your runs west of the Mississippi so you are never too far from the Valley.

Training Program

• 4 to 6 weeks on the road with an experienced driver trainer
• $850 per week while you train
• Your own truck after sign off
• $1,000 per week guaranteed for your first 3 months solo

Your Lanes

• All states west of the Mississippi
• Runs normally 3 days or less
• Home every two weeks
• 1,800 to 2,200 miles a week
• Some loads need unload assist, pallet jack or tailgate

Pay

• $1,000 to $1,500 average weekly gross
• Mileage pay that climbs with experience
• Up to 6 cents per mile performance bonus
• $15 stop pay

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision after 30 days
• 401k with company match and paid time off
• $300 orientation pay, travel to orientation covered
• Rider and pet allowed once training is done

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL, 21 or older
• New drivers: 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
• No more than 2 moving violations in 2 years, no major preventable accidents in 5 years
• Pass hair and urine drug testing and a DOT physical

Equal Opportunity Employer.