CDL-A Driver — Full-Time W2 Entry Level & Experienced

Nis Express•Hudson, OH

22d•$71,000 - $85,000

About The Position

A lot of carriers make big promises. We keep ours simple: steady regional freight east of I-35, a paycheck that reflects your skill level, equipment you will actually want to climb into, and a schedule built around getting you home. Whether you have been behind the wheel for a decade or you just graduated CDL school last month — we built this position with both of you in mind. YOUR EARNINGS Full-time W2 — not 1099, not contract Mileage rate: $0.56 – $0.65 CPM tied directly to your verified experience Weekly gross: $1,400 – $1,600 average Annual earnings: $71,000 – $85,000 Miles per week: 2,200 – 2,500 on average Weekly direct deposit — in your account before the weekend On top of mileage: weekly safety and performance bonuses Orientation: fully paid, hotel and travel included HOME TIME Bi-weekly home time — same rotation, every cycle, no guessing THE FREIGHT 100% no-touch dry van — you never touch the freight Around 70% of your loads are drop and hook Fleet choices: OTR, regional, or dedicated — you pick what fits Equipment: 2022 through 2025 Freightliners and Kenworths, every truck has an APU BENEFITS Medical, dental, and vision for you and your family Life insurance and AD&D — company paid 401(k) enrollment with company match after eligibility Paid holidays and accrued PTO Riders welcome, pets welcome — policy in place from day one New trainees: your full benefits package activates at day 30 FOR DRIVERS JUST STARTING OUT You worked hard in CDL school. Here is what comes next: Bring your Class A CDL or proof of 120+ accredited school hours Spend 3 to 5 weeks learning one-on-one from a veteran driver Collect $650.00 every week while you train — guaranteed You will learn real-world freight handling, ELD logging, inspections, and how we operate Your mentor signs off before you ever go solo The 6-month experience rule does not apply to you ON THE JOB EVERY DAY Operate your assigned Class A tractor-trailer within all DOT and company guidelines Pick up and deliver no-touch dry van freight on time, every time Maintain your ELD logs, DVIRs, and paperwork to the letter Run thorough inspections before and after every shift Be someone dispatch and customers can count on

Requirements

Age 21 or older, valid Class A CDL in good standing
6 months verifiable tractor-trailer seat time — waived entirely for trainees
No DOT preventable accidents or major incidents — any in the past 5 years disqualifies automatically
Two preventable incidents maximum on your full record
No prior termination for safety reasons — anywhere, any time
Clean DOT drug and alcohol history — no failures, no refusals, ever
No commercial vehicle DUI in the past 5 years
Pass the DOT physical and pre-employment drug screen before your first mile

Responsibilities

Operate your assigned Class A tractor-trailer within all DOT and company guidelines
Pick up and deliver no-touch dry van freight on time, every time
Maintain your ELD logs, DVIRs, and paperwork to the letter
Run thorough inspections before and after every shift
Be someone dispatch and customers can count on