CDL-A Truck Driver - New CDL Graduates - Paid Training - West Coast

NIS EXPRESS; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Orientation pay

Job summary

NIS EXPRESS in Oceanside, CA is seeking new CDL drivers for Western fleet with frequent home time. Most runs are 2 days or less and you’ll train on pay before solo operations.

New drivers earn $850/week during training, $1,000/week guaranteed for first 3 months, and $1,000–$1,500 weekly gross once solo. Expect 1,700–2,100 miles weekly plus small bonuses and clear orientation pay. Health benefits after 30 days.

Qualifications

• CDL A license required.
• New drivers: 120+ hours at an accredited CDL school.
• Experienced drivers: 6 months OTR in the last 12 months, or 12+ months in the past 5 years.
• No more than 2 moving violations in 2 years, no major preventable accidents in 5 years.
• No DUI/DWI in the past 5 to 10 years.

Education

Class A CDL

Job description

New license, no experience, and a family in North County that needs you home on a schedule. This Western fleet keeps most runs to 2 days or less, trains you with pay, and brings you home every 2 weeks.

What Makes This Fleet Different

• Short Runs: most loads are 2 days or less
• Stays West: 11 Western states, with the option to run further for more miles
• Freight Mix: drop and hook, preloads, live loads and live unloads
• Riders and Pets: welcome after training

Training and Pay

• 4 to 6 weeks on the road with an experienced trainer at $850 a week
• $1,000 a week guaranteed for your first 3 months solo
• $1,000 to $1,500 average weekly gross once you run solo
• 1,700 to 2,100 miles a week, plus up to $0.06 per mile performance bonus
• $15 stop pay, $20 assist unload, $80 full hand unload

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance after 30 days
• 401(k) with company match and paid time off
• $300 orientation pay, travel to orientation covered

Requirements

• At least 21 with a valid Class A CDL
• New drivers: 120+ hours at an accredited CDL school
• Experienced drivers: 6 months OTR in the last 12 months, or 12+ months in the past 5 years
• No more than 2 moving violations in 2 years, no major preventable accidents in 5 years
• No DUI/DWI in the past 5 to 10 years, pass hair and urine drug testing

Equal Opportunity Employer.