Regional CDL A Driver - Paid Training for Entry Level

NIS EXPRESS; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disability

Life Insurance

Group Accident

Critical Illness

Job summary

NIS EXPRESS is seeking regional drivers to cover IL, OH, IN, MI, and KY within a 400‑mile radius of home.

Expect about 2,200+ miles per week with flexible home time and 34‑hour resets, usually on weekends.

The fleet features Freightliner Cascadia and Kenworth T680 tractors, with modern amenities and pay including detention, layover, and extra stops.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class A CDL.
• Minimum 6 months of tractor trailer experience or recent CDL A graduate.
• Clean MVR & PSP.
• No DUI, DWI, or SAP drivers.
• No felonies or misdemeanors in last 10 years.

Responsibilities

• Regional dry van runs across IL, OH, IN, MI, KY within a 400-mile radius of home.
• Average 2,200+ miles per week.
• Flexible home time with 34-hour resets at home—weekends typically.
• Operate Freightliner Cascadia and Kenworth T680 with modern equipment.
• W2 position with benefits after 30 days.

Skills

CDL A

Tractor Trailer Experience

Clean MVR PSP

Education

Recent CDL graduates welcome

Job description

Regional dry van runs across IL, OH, IN, MI, KY — within a 400-mile radius of home.

THE FREIGHT

Preloaded trailers and drop & hook — no waiting at shippers or receivers. Average 2,200+ miles per week.

THE HOME TIME

Flexible home time, 34-hour resets at home — usually on weekends.

THE PAY

• $0.56–$0.64 per mile based on experience
• Average weekly pay $1,400-$1,500
• Company pays detention, layover, and breakdown pay
• Extra pay for short haul and extra stops

THE EQUIPMEN T

Freightliner Cascadia and Kenworth T680 — both automatic and manual, no older than 2 years. Equipped with fridges, power inverters, and APU units.

TRAINING PROGRAM

• Recent CDL graduates welcome
• Under 6 months experience: 4–6 week training with an instructor
• Paid $900/week during training

THE BENEFITS

W2 position. All drivers eligible after 30 days.

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision plans
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Supplemental benefits: Disability, Life, Group Accident, Critical Illness

WHAT YOU NEED

• 21 y Old &Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 6 months of tractor trailer experience or recent CDL A Graduate
• Clean MVR & PSP
• No DUI, DWI, or SAP drivers
• No felonies or misdemeanors in last 10 years