Entry Level CDL-A Truck Driver - Paid Training - Western States

NIS EXPRESS; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation pay

Medical, dental and vision after 30d

401k with company match and PTO

Rider and pet allowed after training

Job summary

NIS EXPRESS is seeking drivers for long-haul routes west of the Mississippi. Trainees earn paid on-the-road training with a trainer, then a guaranteed weekly pay of $1,000 for the first 3 months solo, with a base weekly range of $1,100–$1,400. Expect 2,100–2,400 miles weekly and home every two to three weeks.

Starting pay includes $0.50 per mile and $15 stop pay, plus a performance bonus plan. Benefits begin after 30 days, including medical, dental and vision, plus 401k with match.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL, 21+ years old.
• 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

• Drop and hook on most loads.
• Home every two to three weeks.
• Operate west of the Mississippi with 2,100–2,400 miles weekly.

Skills

Valid Class A CDL

OTR experience

DOT/health screening compliant

Education

CDL school training 120+ hours

Job description

First Steps

• Paid on the road training with an experienced driver trainer
• $850 per week training pay
• Your own truck after 4 to 6 weeks
• $1,000 per week guaranteed for your first 3 months solo

Your Lanes

• States west of the Mississippi, wide open roads
• 2,100 to 2,400 miles a week
• Home every two to three weeks
• Drop and hook on most loads

Pay

• $1,100 to $1,400 average weekly gross
• $0.50 per mile to start, rising with experience
• $15 stop pay
• Performance bonus plan

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.