CDL-A Driver - Home Weekly - $1,700 to $2,000 Weekly
About The Position
NIS Express is hiring CDL-A drivers based in Trenton, New Jersey, for a paid trainee program designed for recent CDL school graduates. Drivers complete 4 to 6 weeks of over-the-road training with an experienced trainer at $650 per week. After training, solo drivers earn $0.85 to $0.90 per mile while driving about 2,100 miles per week, for average gross weekly pay of $1,700 to $2,000. Deliveries into the New York City boroughs earn an additional $75 per delivery. Orientation pays $300, and travel to orientation is covered. The position serves a dedicated retail account, delivering to stores across New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut. Routes are round trips that start and end at the same location. Home time is weekly, with dispatch working to get drivers home as often as possible. Day and night shifts are available. Riders and pets are allowed after training is completed.
Requirements
- Have a valid Class A CDL and be at least 21 years old.
- Graduate from a verifiable CDL school with at least 120 hours of training.
- Have no more than 2 moving violations in 2 years.
- Have no major preventable accidents in 5 years.
- Have no DUI/DWI in the preceding 5 to 10 years.
- Pass hair and urine drug testing.
Responsibilities
- Deliver retail freight safely to stores across New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut.
- Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and maintain accurate electronic logs.
- Follow DOT regulations, hours-of-service rules, and company safety policies.
- Work weekend and holiday schedules as required, including during peak season.
- Communicate professionally with dispatch and store personnel.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off.
- Paid over-the-road training and orientation pay; travel to orientation is covered.
- Additional $75 pay for each delivery into the NYC boroughs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
