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 and vision after 30 s

401k with company match

Orientation pay

Rider and pet allowed after training

Job summary

NIS EXPRESS is seeking CDL drivers for a desert-start, west-of-M Mississippi long-haul program. 4–6 weeks on the road with a trainer, earning $850 per week during training, then your own truck after sign-off and $1,000 per week guaranteed for the first 3 months solo.

Lanes run west of the Mississippi, typically 1,800–2,200 miles per week, home every two weeks. Pay includes mileage pay with experience and up to 6¢ per mile bonus, plus $15 stop pay.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL, 21+ years old.
• 120+ hours from an accredited CDL school for new drivers.
• 6 months OTR in the last 12 months or 12+ months in past 5 years for experienced drivers.
• 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

• Drive long-haul routes west of the Mississippi.
• Maintain accurate logs and comply with regulations.
• Assist with unloads when required and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Safe driving

Compliance

Communication

Education

CDL training from accredited school

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.