Regional CDL A Driver - Trainees welcome to apply

NIS EXPRESS; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 54,600 - 68,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage

401(k), life and disability insurance

Accident & critical illness coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

NIS EXPRESS is looking for CDL-A drivers and trainees for over-the-road dry freight routes throughout the Eastern Seaboard. This role offers predictable schedules with home time every two weeks, and average weekly pay is between $1,200 and $1,500. Benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, and a structured training program for new drivers. Join us to gain hands-on OTR experience in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid CDL-A license or be an eligible trainee.
• Minimum of 6 months verifiable tractor-trailer experience or entry level.
• Must pass DOT physical, drug test, MVR/PSP check and be age 21+.

Responsibilities

• Run dedicated OTR dry freight routes running efficiently.
• Safely manage freight on first-seat assignments.
• Follow a predictable schedule with home every two weeks.

Skills

CDL-A driving skills

Route management

Safety management

Education

Minimum 120 hours from an accredited trucking school

Job description

Drive over-the-road dry freight routes running up and down the Eastern Seaboard through Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia. This position is ideal for trainees and CDL-A drivers, offering predictable OTR routes with home every two weeks and consistent weekly mileage.

Job Details

• Run dedicated OTR dry freight routes efficiently
• Follow a predictable schedule with home every two weeks
• Safely manage freight on first-seat assignments
• Loads run up and down the Eastern Seaboard

Pay

• Average weekly pay : $1,200-$1,500
• Mileage pay: $0.56–$0.65 per mile (based on verifiable experience)
• Stop pay: $15 per stop
• Weekly mileage: ~2,500 miles

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• 401(k), life, and disability insurance
• Accident & critical illness coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Trainees

• Paid training program to build CDL-A skills
• Learn routes with guidance from experienced drivers
• Gain hands‑on OTR dry freight experience
• Structured 4–6 week mentor program
• Must be 21 years or older
• Minimum 120 hours from an accredited trucking school
• Solid employment history without major gaps

Requirements

• Valid CDL-A license or eligible trainee
• Minimum 6 months verifiable tractor-trailer experience or Entry level
• Pass DOT physical, drug test, MVR/PSP check
• Age 21+

Why Drivers Love This Lane

• Stable OTR routes with consistent miles across multiple states
• Home every two weeks for work-life balance
• Supportive team environment and structured trainee program

Ready to drive? Apply now and grow your CDL-A skills with us!