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

NIS EXPRESS; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 29,575 - 77,350; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance with consistent home time

Assistance from an operational support team

Job summary

NIS EXPRESS, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, seeks dedicated drivers for a truck hauling role. This position offers immediate training on the road, competitive earnings, and the opportunity to develop hands-on skills.

Successful candidates will enjoy a salary structure starting at $650 weekly, with potential earnings reaching up to $1,700 weekly after three months. Applicants must hold a valid Class A CDL and be at least 21 years old.

Qualifications

• Active Class A CDL license in good standing.
• Minimum age of 21 years.
• Document confirming 120+ training hours from an approved school.

Responsibilities

• Haul cargo across regional lanes under real traffic conditions.
• Maintain strict compliance with DOT regulations and HOS.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle safety inspections.

Skills

Class A CDL license

Clean driving record

Ability to operate under traffic conditions

Utilize electronic logging device software

Maintain Hours-of-Service compliance

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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