CDL-A Truck Driver – Trainees Welcome

NIS EXPRESS; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 59,150 - 68,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid orientation

Job summary

NIS EXPRESS is seeking drivers in Erie County, Erie, offering positions with competitive pay ranging from $0.56 to $0.64 CPM based on experience and an average weekly gross of $1,300 to $1,500. The company provides a dedicated out-and-back Ohio lane with weekend work required.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and a paid orientation. No experience is required; clean driving records and valid CDL-A licenses are necessary.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• No experience required; trainees accepted.
• Must pass DOT physical and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Transport freight safely and efficiently.
• Adhere to all DOT regulations.
• Execute dedicated lane routes effectively.

Skills

Valid CDL-A license

Clean MVR

Stable work history

Winter driving experience

Job description

Pay

• $0.56 to $0.64 CPM based on experience
• Average weekly gross: $1,300 to $1,500
• Short haul bonus: $40 per load under 100 miles
• Stop pay: $15.00 per stop
• Driver Performance Bonus

Home Time

• Dedicated out-and-back Ohio lane
• 34-hour restarts
• Weekend work required

The Lane

• Dedicated planner assigned to you
• Plenty of freight, no sitting
• Live load/unload, preload, drop & hook
• ~1,800 miles per week
• Cold weather routes — winter driving experience a plus

New Driver Training Program

• 4 to 6 weeks paid training
• Ride with an experienced trainer first
• Go solo as soon as you're ready — no forced team driving
• Paid from day one of orientation
• Start earning $0.56 CPM the day you finish training and go solo

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid orientation
• Rider policy available
• Newer equipment

Requirements

• Valid CDL-A license
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• No experience required — trainees accepted
• Minimum 6 months experience also welcome to apply
• Clean MVR — no more than 2 moving violations in the last 3 years
• No DUI/DWI in the last 3 years
• Must pass DOT physical and drug screen
• No felonies in the last 5 years
• Stable work history

Apply now and our recruiting team will reach out within 24 hours.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.