Dedicated CDL-A Driver - Entry Level - Northeast Freight

NIS EXPRESS; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Orientation pay

Travel covered

Job summary

NIS Express in Waterbury, CT seeks CDL-A drivers. Training pays $850 per week with a $1,000-per-week guaranteed for the first 3 months solo. Starting at $0.55 per mile (up to $0.65 with tenure), drivers typically run 1,500–2,800 miles weekly on routes to the Northeast and New England.

Weekly earnings range from training to guaranteed pay, with weekends earned by mileage. Benefits include health/dental/vision after 30 days, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and $300 orientation pay with

Qualifications

• 21+ with a valid Class A CDL
• Graduated from a verifiable CDL school, 120+ hours
• No more than 2 moving violations in 2 years
• No major preventable accidents in 5 years
• No DUI/DWI in 5 to 10 years
• Pass hair and urine drug screening

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive tractor-trailer to fulfill routes
• Complete live loads/unloads as required
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of vehicle and logs
• Adhere to DOT regulations and company policies

Job description

A good first trucking job pays while you learn, protects your paycheck while you get comfortable, and lets you earn time at home. NIS Express offers exactly that to new CDL-A drivers in Waterbury, CT.

The numbers

• $850 per week paid training
• $1,000 per week guaranteed for your first 3 months solo
• $0.55 per mile starting rate, up to $0.65 with tenure
• $1,300 to $2,000 average weekly gross on 1,500 to 2,800 miles

Why drivers like this fleet

• Weekends earned, not promised: Run 1,900 miles and your weekend is off
• Less hassle at docks: Drop and hook on most loads
• Flexible home time built around 34-hour restarts
• Shift choice: Day or night, weekend work optional

Routes

• Virginia north into the Northeast and New England
• Some live loads and unloads, some city driving

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision after 30 days
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off
• $300 orientation pay, travel covered

Requirements

• 21+ with a valid Class A CDL
• Graduated from a verifiable CDL school, 120+ hours
• Experienced drivers also welcome
• No more than 2 moving violations in 2 years, no major preventable accidents in 5 years, no DUI/DWI in 5 to 10 years
• Pass hair and urine drug screening

Equal Opportunity Employer.