Entry Level CDL-A Dry Van Driver - Paid Training on the Road

NIS EXPRESS; Lemoore (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision after 30 U

401k with company match and paid time 

$300 orientation pay, travel to orient

Rider and pet allowed once training is

Job summary

NIS EXPRESS is seeking new and experienced CDL drivers to haul freight across the 11 western states. Training begins with on-the-road instruction and weekly pay during training, followed by guaranteed weekly pay as a solo driver.

Most runs are short to keep you close to home, with 1,700 to 2,100 miles per week and drop-and-hook loads. You can expect weekly earnings with incentives as you gain seniority.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL, 21 or older.
• New drivers: 120+ hours from an accredited CDL school.
• Experienced drivers: 6 months OTR in the last 12 months, or 12+ months in the past 5 years.
• No more than 2 moving violations in 2 years, no major preventable accidents in 5 years.
• Pass hair and urine drug testing and a DOT physical.

Responsibilities

• Dry van loads across the 11 western states.
• Runs are normally 2 days or less.
• Home every two weeks.
• 1,700 to 2,100 miles a week, drop and hook on many loads.

Skills

CDL Class A

DOT knowledge

Education

CDL school hours 120+

Job description

The Central Valley moves more freight than almost anywhere in the country, and new drivers are needed to haul it. This western fleet hires straight out of CDL school, pays you every week in training, and keeps your runs short enough to stay close to home.

Getting Started

• On the road training with an experienced driver trainer, 4 to 6 weeks
• $680 a week training pay
• Your own truck once your trainer signs off
• $1,000 a week guaranteed for your first 3 months solo

The Work

• Dry van loads across the 11 western states
• Runs are normally 2 days or less
• Home every two weeks
• 1,700 to 2,100 miles a week, drop and hook on many loads

Paycheck

• $1,000 to $1,500 average weekly gross
• Mileage pay that grows with every year
• Up to 6 cents per mile in performance bonus
• $15 stop pay

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision after 30 days
• 401k with company match and paid time off
• $300 orientation pay, travel to orientation covered
• Rider and pet allowed once training is done

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL, 21 or older
• New drivers: 120+ hours from an accredited CDL school
• Experienced drivers: 6 months OTR in the last 12 months, or 12+ months in the past 5 years
• No more than 2 moving violations in 2 years, no major preventable accidents in 5 years
• Pass hair and urine drug testing and a DOT physical

Equal Opportunity Employer.