CDL School Graduates - Regional Class A Driver - Western States

NIS EXPRESS; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Orientation pay

Travel to orientation

Job summary

NIS EXPRESS in Grand Junction, CO is seeking CDL-A drivers for a trainer-led program. Begin with paid training, then transition to weekly pay as you advance toward a solo role with a guaranteed start.

Most routes are Western and typically 2 days or less, with home every two weeks and welcome riders and pets after training. Expect 1,700–2,100 miles per week, with a $1,000–$1,300 average weekly gross and performance bonuses up to $0.06 per mile.

Qualifications

• New CDL-A holders welcome to apply.
• 4–6 weeks over-the-road training with an experienced trainer.
• Must have completed at least 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.

Skills

CDL-A license

OTR experience

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.