CDL-A Truck Driver - $1200-$1700 - Home Weekly

NIS EXPRESS; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 54,600 - 77,350; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed minimum weekly income

Consistent home time built into your schedule

Access to operational support 24/7

Job summary

NIS EXPRESS is currently seeking new drivers to join our trucking program. This unique opportunity bypasses classroom training and gets you on the road, earning from day one. As a driver, you will operate Class A commercial vehicles while receiving comprehensive practical training under the guidance of a veteran driver.

Ideal candidates must hold an active Class A CDL license, be at least 21 years old, and have completed over 120 training hours. This position offers competitive earnings, including a guaranteed weekly income of $1,000 after initial training periods. Join us to build a rewarding trucking career.

Qualifications

• Must have an active Class A CDL license in good standing.
• Minimum age of 21 years old required.
• Driving record should be free of severe violations or major accidents.

Responsibilities

• Operate Class A commercial vehicles under real traffic conditions.
• Follow safety protocols and compliance requirements during operation.
• Access operational support when needed.

Skills

Operation of Class A commercial vehicles

Use of electronic logging device (ELD) software

Maintaining Hours-of-Service (HOS) compliance

Conducting vehicle safety inspections

Education

Documentation confirming 120+ training hours at an approved truck driving school

Job description

Our program puts you straight onto the road hauling actual cargo, completely bypassing boring classroom videos. Get the corporate backing, stable income, and real-world skills you need to launch a lifelong trucking career.

Detailed Earning Breakdown

Your financial stability is our priority. Here is exactly what you will earn as you progress:

• Weeks 1–6 (With Trainer): Receive a fixed salary of $650 every week during your learning phase.
• First 3 Months Solo: Earn $0.56 per mile with a secure safety net of $1,000 minimum guaranteed weekly.
• Future Outlook: Move to a higher scale of $0.56–$0.64 per mile after month 3, bringing home an average of $1,200 to $1,700 weekly.

Skills You Will Master on the Road

You will spend a month to a month and a half on regional lanes with a veteran driver. The focus is entirely on practical skills that school couldn't teach you. You will develop confident operation of Class A commercial vehicles under real traffic conditions, utilize electronic logging device (ELD) software, maintain strict Hours-of-Service (HOS) compliance, and execute thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle safety inspections (DVIR).

What We Provide to Solo Operators

• Work-Life Balance: Stay connected to your personal life with consistent weekly home time built into your schedule.
• Cargo Volume: Keep your miles high with continuous regional dry van freight assignments without seasonal drops.
• Fleet Quality: Work with late-model, well-maintained, and completely DOT-compliant equipment.
• Assistance: Access non-stop assistance from an operational support team available at any hour of the day or night.

Qualifications Needed

• An active Class A CDL license in good standing.
• Minimum age of 21 years old.
• Documentation confirming 120+ training hours at an approved truck driving school.
• A driving record free of severe violations or recent major accidents (clean MVR).
• Passing results on a standard DOT medical examination and pre-employment drug screening.

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