CDL-A Experienced Driver - Steady Miles - 5 Days Home Every 3 Weeks

NIS EXPRESS; Denham Springs (LA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

HSA options

Paid holidays

Paid vacation after year 2

Detention & layover pay

Job summary

Denham Springs drivers are invited to join NIS EXPRESS. This role offers long reefer loads at about 500+ miles with a per-mile rate and strong weekly earnings.

Expect shifts that mix driving time with home time on a 3 weeks out / 5 days home rhythm, and a modern Peterbilt 579 Ultraloft in the fleet. Employees receive medical, dental and vision plans, HSA options, life insurance, and paid holidays with up to two weeks of paid vacation by year two.

Qualifications

• At least 23 years old with a current Class A CDL.
• 2 years of tractor trailer time in the last 3 years.
• No more than 2 moving violations in a year, no serious violations in 3 years.
• No preventable accidents in 3 years, no DUI/DWI in 5 years.
• 3 or fewer jobs over the past 12 months.
• Pass a urine drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Haul reefer loads, averaging 500+ miles per load.
• Maintain 24/7 dispatch coordination for routes.
• Adhere to safety standards and company policies.
• Equipment: Peterbilt 579 Ultraloft with sleeper amenities.

Skills

tractor trailer experience

Education

Class A CDL

Job description

Denham Springs drivers, how many weeks this year did your check come up short because the miles dried up? This seat runs long reefer loads at $0.70 per mile, puts most drivers at $1,400 to $1,600 a week, and gives you 5 days home after each 3 week stretch.

Pay and Extras

• $1,400 to $1,600 in average weekly gross pay
• $0.70 for every mile, on mostly 500+ mile loads
• $30 stop pay
• Detention and layover are compensated
• Earn up to $300 a month more through safety, service and MPG bonuses
• Per diem, direct deposit each week

Freight You Will Haul

• Reefer, with 99% of loads no touch
• About 65% drop and hook, few stops per load
• Lanes mostly east of I-35, 24/7 dispatch

Home Schedule

• 3 weeks out, 5 days home
• Your assigned truck can stay with you on home time

Truck Features

• Peterbilt 579 Ultraloft, automatic transmission
• Double bunk, APU, fridge and power inverter
• Outward camera only, no camera on you
• Dogs up to 60 lbs, riders 6 and older

Health and Time Off

• Medical, dental and vision plans, HSA qualified options
• Life insurance at no cost to you
• Accident, critical illness and disability protection
• Paid holidays and up to 2 weeks paid vacation by year two

Requirements

• At least 23 with a current Class A CDL
• 2 years of tractor trailer time in the last 3 years
• No more than 2 moving violations in a year, no serious violations in 3 years
• No preventable accidents in 3 years, no DUI/DWI in 5 years
• 3 or fewer jobs over the past 12 months
• Pass a urine drug screen

Orientation pays $125 a day with lodging and travel covered.

Equal Opportunity Employer.