CDL-A Driver Trainee: Home Weekly & Paid Mentorship

NIS EXPRESS; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

NIS Express in Trenton, NJ offers a paid CDL-A trainee program for new CDL school graduates, with a structured training plan and a dedicated retail route that brings drivers home every week.Compensation begins with $650 per week during 4–6 weeks of training, followed by solo pay of $0.85–$0.90 per mile (about 2,100 miles/week), plus $75 per NYC delivery and $300 orientation pay. Riders and pets are allowed after training, and benefits start after 30 days.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL Class A license and 21+ years old.
• Graduated from CDL school with 120+ hours of training.
• No prior over-the-road experience required.
• Clean driving record: <=2 moving violations in 2 years; no major accidents in 5 years; no DUI/DWI in 5–10 years.
• Must pass hair and urine drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver retail freight safely to stores across New Jersey, New York and Connecticut.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and log electronically.
• Follow DOT hours-of-service and safety policies.
• Work weekends and holiday schedules as required, including peak season.
• Communicate professionally with dispatch and store personnel.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication with dispatch

Logistics coordination

Education

CDL Class A license

CDL school graduation (120+ hours)

Tools

Electronic logs (ELD)

Job description

NIS Express in Trenton, NJ offers a paid CDL-A trainee program for new CDL school graduates, with a structured training plan and a dedicated retail route that brings drivers home every week.Compensation begins with $650 per week during 4–6 weeks of training, followed by solo pay of $0.85–$0.90 per mile (about 2,100 miles/week), plus $75 per NYC delivery and $300 orientation pay. Riders and pets are allowed after training, and benefits start after 30 days.