CDL-A Driver: Paid Training + Western Runs + Home Time

NIS EXPRESS; Los Banos (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay during training

Guaranteed $1,000/week first 3 months

Home every two weeks

Orientation pay $300

Rider and pet allowed after training

Job summary

NIS EXPRESS is seeking new drivers for its Western fleet. You’ll train on the road with a real trainer, earning weekly pay while you learn, and then move into solo runs after trainer approval.

Most trips wrap up quickly, with home time every two weeks and frequent 2-day mileage opportunities. First weeks include 4–6 weeks of trainer-led road time, with $850 training pay and a guaranteed $1,000 per week for the first 3 months of solo driving.

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 on the road with an experienced driver trainer for 4–6 weeks.
• Deliver dry van freight across the 11 western states with short trips (mostly 2 days).
• Home every two weeks.
• Earn weekly pay and mileage/bonus opportunities.

Skills

CDL A

OTR driving

21+ years old

Job description

NIS EXPRESS is seeking new drivers for its Western fleet. You’ll train on the road with a real trainer, earning weekly pay while you learn, and then move into solo runs after trainer approval.

Most trips wrap up quickly, with home time every two weeks and frequent 2-day mileage opportunities. First weeks include 4–6 weeks of trainer-led road time, with $850 training pay and a guaranteed $1,000 per week for the first 3 months of solo driving.