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

NIS EXPRESS; Speedway (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

NIS EXPRESS in Speedway, Indiana, offers a hands-on truck driving program that bypasses traditional classroom learning. Trainees will earn a fixed salary during training and a competitive pay per mile thereafter, ensuring financial stability as they progress in their trucking careers.

The program emphasizes real-world skills, work-life balance, and comprehensive support for solo operators. To qualify, candidates must hold an active Class A CDL, be at least 21 years old, and have a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• An active Class A CDL license in good standing.
• Minimum age of 21 years old.
• Driving record free of severe violations or recent major accidents.
• Passing results on a standard DOT medical examination and pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Haul cargo with a focus on practical skills development.
• Manage your work-life balance with consistent weekly home time.
• Ensure safety compliance while on the road.

Skills

Confident operation of Class A commercial vehicles

Utilization of electronic logging device (ELD) software

Maintenance of strict Hours-of-Service (HOS) compliance

Execution of pre-trip and post-trip vehicle safety inspections

Education

Active Class A CDL license

Documentation of 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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