New CDL Holders - Entry Level CDL-A Driver - Regional Freight

NIS EXPRESS•Texas City, TX
•$1,100 - $1,400

About The Position

This entry-level regional freight role is for new CDL-A holders hauling refinery, port, and retail freight across Texas, neighboring states, and into the Midwest. Drivers complete 4 to 6 weeks of on-the-road training with an experienced mentor, earning $850 per week while training. After sign-off, drivers receive a solo truck and a guaranteed $1,000 per week for three months after their first solo dispatch. The position averages 1,700 to 2,000 miles per week, mostly drop and hook, with steady loads and home every two weeks, often sooner. Average weekly gross earnings are $1,100 to $1,400, with mileage pay that increases with experience, $15 stop pay, and a performance bonus. Orientation pay is $300, and orientation travel is covered.

Requirements

  • Class A CDL.
  • At least 21 years old.
  • New drivers must have 120 or more hours at 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 last 5 years.
  • No more than 2 moving violations in 2 years.
  • No major preventable accidents in 5 years.
  • Pass hair and urine drug testing.

Responsibilities

  • Haul regional refinery, port, and retail freight across Texas, neighboring states, and into the Midwest.
  • Complete on-the-road training with an experienced mentor before driving solo.
  • Drive approximately 1,700 to 2,000 miles per week, mostly using drop-and-hook operations.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Paid time off.
  • $300 orientation pay and covered orientation travel.
  • $850 per week during 4 to 6 weeks of training.
  • $1,000 per week guaranteed for 3 months after the first solo dispatch.
  • $15 stop pay plus performance bonus.
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