Entry Level CDL-A Driver - Paid Training - Runs Stay West

NIS EXPRESS; Barstow (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision after 30d

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Orientation pay $300

Riders and pets after training

Job summary

NIS EXPRESS is seeking CDL Class A drivers in California for regional and OTR routes. Trainees are welcome with 120+ CDL school hours. First solo dispatch includes a guaranteed $1,000 per week for 3 months, with solo pay from $1,000 to $1,500 per week.

Typical weekly miles range 1,800–2,200 with up to $0.06/mi bonus. Home every 2 weeks. Health, dental and vision after 30 days, 401(k) with company match, PTO, and $300 orientation pay with travel covered; riders and pets allowed after training.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years old with a valid Class A CDL.
• Trainees welcome: 120+ hours of CDL school.
• Experienced: 6 months OTR in the last 12 months, or 12+ months in the past 5 years.
• Max 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 testing.

Education

CDL Class A License Training (120+ hours)

Job description

Every day you watch hundreds of trucks roll through on I-15 and I-40. With a new Class A, you can be in one of them by next month, getting paid to train and running loads that normally finish in 3 days or less.

Pay and Scheduling Breakdown

• Training: $850 a week while you ride with an experienced trainer
• Guaranteed Start: $1,000 a week for your first 3 months after first solo dispatch
• Solo Pay: $1,000 to $1,500 average weekly gross
• Miles: 1,800 to 2,200 a week, plus up to $0.06 per mile bonus
• Stop Pay: $15 for each stop except first and last

Routes and Freight

• Dry van freight that stays west of the Mississippi
• Most runs no more than 3 days, option to go further if you want
• Mix of live and drop loads, some unload assist
• Home every 2 weeks

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision after 30 days
• 401(k) with company match, paid time off
• $300 orientation pay, travel covered
• Riders and pets after training

Requirements

• At least 21 years old with a valid Class A CDL
• Trainees welcome: 120+ hours of CDL school
• Experienced: 6 months OTR in the last 12 months, or 12+ months in the past 5 years
• Max 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 testing

Equal Opportunity Employer.