CDL A School Graduates - Paid Training

NIS EXPRESS; New Kensington (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision after 30 + 

401k with company match

Paid time off

$300 orientation pay

Job summary

NIS EXPRESS in New Kensington is seeking CDL-A drivers who are new to the road. Start on a dedicated Ohio regional lane with a patient trainer who keeps you moving and close to home.

During training you’ll earn $850 per week, then transition to full pay once your trainer signs off. Expect about 1,800 miles weekly and a 34-hour reset at home each week.

Qualifications

• Class A CDL and 21 years or older.
• Completed 120+ hours at an accredited CDL school.
• No more than 2 moving violations in 2 years.
• Ability to pass a DOT physical and drug screen.
• Live within 120 miles of hiring cities: Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Canton, Pittsburgh.

Responsibilities

• Dry van freight on an Ohio regional lane (out and back).
• Approximately 1,800 miles per week.
• Weekly 34-hour reset at home.
• Drop and hook, live loads/unloads and preloads.

Job description

Have your CDL-A but no driving experience yet? This is where you start. New Kensington drivers can start on a dedicated Ohio regional lane that runs out and back to Ohio, with a planner who keeps you moving and never far from home.

How You Start

• Ride with an experienced driver trainer on real loads
• $850 per week during training
• Move into your own truck on full pay once your trainer signs off
• $1,000 per week guaranteed for your first 3 months of solo driving

The Job

• Dry van freight, out and back to Ohio
• Around 1,800 miles per week
• Weekly 34 hour reset at home
• Drop and hook, live loads, live unloads and preloads

Pay

• Average weekly earnings of $1,200 to $1,400
• 56 cents per mile to start, 59 cents at 6 months, 60 cents after a year
• $40 extra on loads under 100 miles
• $15 stop pay and performance bonus

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision after 30 days
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off
• $300 orientation pay, travel to orientation covered

What You Need

• Class A CDL, 21 or older
• Completed 120+ hours at an accredited CDL school
• No more than 2 moving violations in 2 years
• Able to pass a DOT physical and drug screen
• Live within 120 miles of a hiring city: Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Canton, Pittsburgh

Equal Opportunity Employer.