CDL School Graduates - Regional Class A Driver - Western States

NIS EXPRESS; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Orientation pay

Job summary

NIS EXPRESS in Grand Junction, CO is seeking CDL-A drivers and trainees for Western lane runs. You’ll train with an experienced mentor, then go solo with a guaranteed floor and weekly pay.

Most loads are short (2 days or less), with regular home time every two weeks and a path to steady miles across 11 Western states. New CDL-A holders are welcome to apply; 4–6 weeks of over‑the‑road training with a trainer, then transition to solo pay.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid Class A CDL.
• 120+ hours of CDL training required.
• Military experience considered with a valid DD214.
• No DUI/DWI in the past 5 to 10 years.
• No more than 2 moving violations in the last 2 years.
• Must pass hair and urine drug testing.

Skills

CDL-A

OTR experience

Education

CDL training hours

Job description

Grand Junction, fresh out of CDL school? Learn on Western lanes with a trainer, get paid every week, then go solo with a guaranteed floor.

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.