CDL A Truck Driver - Short Western Runs - Trainees Welcome

NIS Express; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 46,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

$300 orientation pay

Job summary

NIS Express in St. George, VT, seeks CDL-A drivers for short Western runs with guaranteed pay during the initial solo period. New CDL holders can enroll in 4–6 weeks of over‑the‑road training with an experienced trainer, earning training pay before moving to solo driver pay.

Average weekly gross ranges from $1,000 to $1,300, plus a per‑mile bonus and stop/ unload pay. Benefits include health/dental/vision, a 401(k) match, PTO, and orientation pay.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Class A CDL with no major violations in the last 5 years.
• 6 months OTR in the last 12 months or 12+ months in the last 5 years.
• Must pass hair and urine drug testing.

Skills

CDL-A license

OTR driving

Drug testing readiness

Education

CDL training hours 120+

Job description

St. George drivers: short Western runs, a guaranteed floor your first months solo, and paid training for new CDL holders.

Why This Western Fleet

• Short Runs: most loads are 2 days or less
• Stays West: 11 Western states, with the option to run further if you want more miles
• Home Every 2 Weeks: with steady weekly miles in between
• Riders and Pets: welcome after training

Pay

• $1,000 to $1,300 average weekly gross
• Up to $0.06 per mile extra through the performance bonus
• $1,000 weekly guaranteed pay for your first 3 months solo
• $15 stop pay, $20 assist unload pay, $80 for full hand unloads
• 1,700 to 2,100 miles per week

Paid Training

• New CDL-A holders are welcome to apply
• 4 to 6 weeks over the road with an experienced trainer
• $650 weekly training pay, then straight to full solo driver pay
• Must have completed at least 120 hours at an accredited CDL school

Benefits

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

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid Class A CDL
• Trainees welcome, no prior experience needed: just a valid Class A CDL and 120+ hours of CDL training
• Experienced drivers: 6 months OTR in the last 12 months, or 12+ months in the past 5 years
• Military experience considered with a valid DD214
• Valid license in your current state of residence and verifiable work history for the past 3 years
• No more than 2 moving violations in the last 2 years, no major preventable accidents in the last 5 years, no DUI/DWI in the past 5 to 10 years
• Must pass hair and urine drug testing

Some winter driving comes with the territory. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.