Entry Level CDL-A Driver - Eastern Regional Dry Van - Home Every 2 Weeks

NIS EXPRESS•Salisbury, MD

45d•$1,200 - $1,700•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Entry Level CDL-A Driver focusing on Eastern Regional Dry Van routes. It is designed for new CDL graduates who may not have the two years of experience typically required. The company provides a trainer for new drivers, weekly pay during training, and focuses on freight within the eastern part of the country. Drivers can expect to be out for two weeks at a time, followed by home time. The freight is dry van, involving drop and hook, as well as some live load and unload stops. Steady miles are provided, averaging between 1,900 to 2,300 miles each week.

Requirements

Must be 21 or older with a valid Class A CDL.
New drivers must have 120 or more hours from an accredited CDL school.
Experienced drivers need 6 months OTR in the past year, or at least 12 months in the past 5 years.
Two or fewer moving violations in 2 years.
No major preventable accident in 5 years.
No DUI or DWI in the last 5 to 10 years, based on when your CDL was issued.
Must be able to pass a DOT physical and hair plus urine drug screening.
Must live within 200 miles of Richmond, VA.

Nice To Haves

Experienced drivers can bring a rider or pet from day one.
New drivers can bring a rider or pet once training is done.

Responsibilities

Run real loads with a trainer for the first few weeks.
Drive a truck on full mileage pay after passing evaluation.
Transport dry van freight with a mix of drop and hook, live load, and unload stops.
Maintain an average of 1,900 to 2,300 miles each week.
Adhere to a schedule of two weeks out and then home time.

Benefits

Weekly pay during training ($850/week).
Guaranteed minimum weekly pay of $1,000 for the first 3 months of solo driving.
Average weekly earnings of $1,200 to $1,700 once solo.
Starting pay of 55 cents per mile, increasing by 1 cent per year of experience up to a 65 cent cap.
$15 stop pay.
Monthly performance bonus.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting after 30 days.
401k with company match.
Paid time off.
$300 orientation pay.
Travel to orientation covered.