Entry Level CDL-A Driver

Nis Express•Columbia, MS

About The Position

Entry-level CDL-A drivers from South Mississippi train with pay and then haul dry van freight east of Denver. New drivers receive $650 per week during 4 to 6 weeks of training, followed by a guaranteed $1,000 weekly for their first three months solo. Trainers run real loads rather than providing classroom-only instruction. Average weekly gross earnings are $1,200 to $1,800, with 1,800 to 2,900 miles per week, $15 stop pay, $75-plus miles on short hauls, and a performance bonus. Drivers are home every two weeks. Holidays are voluntary, and riders and pets are allowed after training. Health, dental, and vision coverage begins after 30 days, and the company offers a 401(k) with a company match and paid time off. Orientation pays $300, and travel to orientation is covered. Applicants may apply on Indeed; a recruiter calls the same business day. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

  • Be at least 21 years old and hold a valid Class A CDL.
  • For new drivers, have completed at least 120 hours at an accredited CDL school; no prior driving experience is needed.
  • Experienced drivers must have 6 months of OTR experience in the last 12 months or 12 or more months of experience in the past 5 years.
  • Have no more than 2 moving violations in 2 years.
  • Have no major preventable accidents in 5 years.
  • Have no DUI/DWI in the past 5 to 10 years.
  • Pass hair and urine drug testing.

Responsibilities

  • Drive dry van freight east of Denver.
  • Complete paid training and haul real loads with a trainer.
  • Drive approximately 1,800 to 2,900 miles per week.

Benefits

  • $650 per week during 4 to 6 weeks of training.
  • $1,000 per week guaranteed for the first 3 months solo.
  • Average weekly gross earnings of $1,200 to $1,800.
  • $15 stop pay and $75-plus miles on short hauls.
  • Performance bonus.
  • Home every 2 weeks.
  • Holidays are voluntary.
  • Riders and pets allowed after training.
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Paid time off.
  • $300 orientation pay.
  • Travel to orientation covered.
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