New CDL A Driver — Weekly Pay, Training & Home Time

NIS EXPRESS; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance after 0

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Orientation pay

Riders and pets allowed

Job summary

NIS EXPRESS in Merced, CA is hiring drivers. New CDL holders train on the road, earn weekly, and are paid orientation pay. You’ll drive short trips across 11 western states and are home every 2 weeks, with weekly miles typically 1,700–2,100.

During training you receive $650 per week, then full solo pay once you’re signed off, plus extra pay up to 6 cents per mile and $15 per stop. Comprehensive benefits follow after 30 days.

Qualifications

• Class A CDL and 21+ years old.
• Proof of 120+ hours from CDL school.
• 6 months OTR in last 12 months or 12+ months in past 5 years.
• 2 moving violations or fewer in 2 years; no major preventable accidents in 5 years.
• Clean DUI/DWI history for 5–10 years, depending on CDL date.
• Able to pass DOT physical and hair/urine drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Train new CDL holders on the road.
• Operate routes across 11 western states with short trips.
• Maintain weekly miles (about 1,700–2,100) and home every 2 weeks.

Skills

CDL required

OTR experience

Clean driving record

DOT drug test

Physical required

Job description

NIS EXPRESS in Merced, CA is hiring drivers. New CDL holders train on the road, earn weekly, and are paid orientation pay. You’ll drive short trips across 11 western states and are home every 2 weeks, with weekly miles typically 1,700–2,100.

During training you receive $650 per week, then full solo pay once you’re signed off, plus extra pay up to 6 cents per mile and $15 per stop. Comprehensive benefits follow after 30 days.