Class A CDL Trainee - Paid Training - Runs Like OTR

NIS EXPRESS; Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 62,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

$300 orientation pay + travel covered

Job summary

NIS EXPRESS in Roswell, NM is seeking CDL‑A drivers for a long-haul east-of-Colorado route. Training is provided for new holders, with guaranteed weekly training pay before solo pay. Expect 1,200–1,800 weekly gross, and 1,800–2,200 miles per week plus 15 stop pay and a monthly bonus potential.

Drivers are paid weekly, with home time every two weeks and 4–6 weeks of trainer-led over‑the‑road experience. Eligibility includes 21+ with a CDL, and the company supports military entrants with a DD214.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid Class A CDL.
• No more than 2 moving violations in the last 2 years and no major preventable accidents in the last 5 years.
• Must pass hair and urine drug testing.

Skills

OTR experience

Safety-minded

Willing to train

Education

Valid Class A CDL

DD214 (military)

Job description

Roswell, this El Paso fleet covers 27 states east of Colorado, skips the Northeast, and hires new CDL holders with paid training.

Pay

• $1,200 to $1,800 average weekly gross depending on experience
• $1,000 weekly guaranteed pay for your first 3 months after solo dispatch
• $15 stop pay plus monthly performance bonus
• 1,800 to 2,200 miles a week

Route and Home Time

• Everything east of Denver except the Northeast
• Home every 2 weeks, other options can be discussed
• Drop and hook, live loads and live unloads

Getting Started

• New CDL-A holders are welcome to apply
• 4 to 6 weeks over the road with an experienced trainer
• Guaranteed 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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.