Entry Level CDL-A Driver - Paid Training - Flexible Home Time

NIS EXPRESS • Richmond, VA

11h • $1,300 - $2,000

About The Position

This entry-level CDL-A driving role is based out of Richmond, Virginia, with paid road training alongside an experienced driver trainer. Drivers receive $850 per week during training and a guaranteed $1,000 per week for their first three months driving solo. Routes run northbound from Virginia into the Northeast, with flexible home time and weekends off when drivers complete about 1,900 miles in a week. Most loads are drop-and-hook, though some are live loads, and routes include some city driving. Average weekly gross pay is $1,300 to $2,000. Starting mileage pay is $0.55 per mile, increasing by one cent per year of tenure up to $0.65 per mile. Orientation includes $300 in pay and covered travel costs. Riders and pets are allowed after training is complete.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL and age 21 or older.
• New drivers must have at least 120 hours of training 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

• Drive northbound routes from Virginia into the Northeast.
• Complete approximately 1,900 miles in a week to unlock weekends off.
• Handle drop-and-hook loads in most cases and some live loads.
• Perform some city driving.

Benefits

• Medical insurance after 30 days.
• Dental insurance after 30 days.
• Vision insurance after 30 days.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Paid training.
• $300 orientation pay and covered travel to orientation.
• Rider and pet allowed after training is complete.

What This Job Offers

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