CDL-A Trainee Driver: Home Weekly, Paid Mentorship

NIS EXPRESS; Town of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Orientation pay

Job summary

NIS Express is seeking CDL-A drivers for a dedicated retail account in Hempstead, NY. You will run round trips, with home every week, and earn a weekly gross of $1,700 to $2,000 while training and after. A clear path to solo work follows training, with paid mentorship and on-road support.

Training pays $850 per week for New York residents; mileage pay is $0.85–$0.90 per mile and NYC deliveries add $75 per stop. Shifts include day and night, with weekends and holidays as scheduled.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL, 21 years or older.
• Graduated from a verifiable CDL school with 120+ hours of training.
• No prior over-the-road experience required.
• No more than 2 moving violations in 2 years, no major preventable accidents in 5 years, no DUI/DWI in 5 to 10 years.
• Must pass hair and urine drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver freight safely to retail stores, including New York City locations.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and keep accurate electronic logs.
• Follow DOT regulations and hours-of-service rules.
• Work weekends and holidays as scheduled, including peak season from October to December.
• Communicate clearly with dispatch and store teams.

Skills

CDL-A license

Age 21+

DOT drug testing

No OTR experience required

Education

CDL school 120+ hours

Job description

NIS Express is seeking CDL-A drivers for a dedicated retail account in Hempstead, NY. You will run round trips, with home every week, and earn a weekly gross of $1,700 to $2,000 while training and after. A clear path to solo work follows training, with paid mentorship and on-road support.

Training pays $850 per week for New York residents; mileage pay is $0.85–$0.90 per mile and NYC deliveries add $75 per stop. Shifts include day and night, with weekends and holidays as scheduled.