New CDL Graduates - Western Regional Truck Driver - Home Every 2 Weeks

NIS EXPRESS; Atascadero (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Orientation pay

Job summary

NIS EXPRESS is hiring for Over-The-Road truck driving positions based in Atascadero, CA. Trainees train with an experienced mentor and progress to solo routes with weekly pay and defined miles.

Earn $1,000–$1,300 weekly gross, with guaranteed first 3 months solo pay. Regular home time, up to 6¢/mi bonus, and comprehensive benefits after 30 days are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid Class A CDL.
• Trainees welcome, no prior experience needed: just a valid Class A CDL and 120+ hours of CDL training.
• Experienced drivers: 6 months OTR in the last 12 months, or 12+ months in the past 5 years.
• Military experience considered with a valid DD214.
• No more than 2 moving violations in the last 2 years, no major preventable accidents in the last 5 years, no DUI/DWI in the past 5 to 10 years.
• Must pass hair and urine drug testing.

Skills

CDL Class A

OTR driving

Education

CDL Class A Certification

Job description

Atascadero and the Central Coast: new Class A holders can learn the job on Western lanes with a trainer beside them, then go solo with a weekly floor under the paycheck.

Why This Fleet

• Short Runs: most loads are 2 days or less
• Western Lanes: 11 Western states, more miles available if you want them
• Regular Home Time: home every 2 weeks
• Company on the Road: riders and pets allowed after training

The Paycheck

• $1,000 to $1,300 average weekly gross
• $1,000 weekly guaranteed pay for your first 3 months solo
• Up to 6 cents per mile performance bonus
• $15 stop pay, $20 assist unload pay, $80 for full hand unloads
• 1,700 to 2,100 miles per week

How Training Works

• 4 to 6 weeks over the road with an experienced trainer
• Straight to full solo pay after you finish
• At least 120 hours at an accredited CDL school required

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• $300 orientation pay on your first paycheck, travel to orientation covered

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid Class A CDL
• Trainees welcome, no prior experience needed: just a valid Class A CDL and 120+ hours of CDL training
• Experienced drivers: 6 months OTR in the last 12 months, or 12+ months in the past 5 years
• Military experience considered with a valid DD214
• No more than 2 moving violations in the last 2 years, no major preventable accidents in the last 5 years, no DUI/DWI in the past 5 to 10 years
• Must pass hair and urine drug testing

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.