Entry Level CDL-A Dedicated Driver

Nis Express • Santa Fe, NM

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About The Position

Drive a dedicated grocery account delivering to retail stores across New Mexico, Colorado, and Texas. Drivers are home every week for a 34-hour reset and average about 2,000 miles per week. The work includes drop-and-hook loads and some live unloads. New CDL holders are welcome and receive paid training with an experienced mentor before moving into the dedicated fleet after sign-off.

Training pays $800 per week. Average weekly gross pay is $1,200 to $1,300, starting at $0.51 per mile with raises every three months up to $0.63 per mile. Drivers also earn $10 for the first stop and $15 for each additional stop. The schedule includes night driving on a rotating schedule, as well as weekend and holiday work.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• New drivers must have at least 120 hours from an accredited CDL school.
• Experienced drivers must have 6 months of OTR experience in the last 12 months, or 12 or more months in the past 5 years.
• No more than 2 moving violations in the past 2 years.
• No major preventable accidents in the past 5 years.
• Pass hair and urine drug testing and a DOT physical.

Responsibilities

• Deliver groceries to retail stores across New Mexico, Colorado, and Texas.
• Drive approximately 2,000 miles per week on a dedicated route.
• Handle drop-and-hook loads and some live unloads.
• Work rotating night schedules and weekends and holidays.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Paid training at $800 per week.
• $300 orientation pay; travel to orientation is covered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed