CDL-A Driver - Home Weekly - New CDL Holders - Paid Training

NIS EXPRESS•Cicero, IL

11d•$52,000 - $88,400

About The Position

This Chicago-based fleet offers Class A CDL drivers regular weekend home time while averaging about 1,900 miles per week. Routes run through Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Kentucky. Freight includes drop-and-hook, preloads, live loads, and live unloads. Holiday work is not mandatory. New CDL holders can receive 4 to 6 weeks of paid training with an experienced trainer, paid at $685 per week. After training, drivers work solo and are guaranteed $1,000 per week for their first three months. Average weekly gross pay is $1,000 to $1,700, with additional stop and short-haul pay. The role also offers health, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, paid orientation, and covered travel for orientation. Riders and pets are permitted after training.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old and hold a valid Class A CDL.
New drivers must have at least 120 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 past 5 years.
Have no more than 2 moving violations in 2 years, no major preventable accidents in 5 years, and no DUI/DWI in 5 to 10 years.
Pass hair and urine drug testing.

Responsibilities

Drive fleet routes through Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Kentucky.
Transport freight involving drop-and-hook, preloads, live loads, and live unloads.
Complete an average of 1,600 to 2,000 miles per week.
Attend 4 to 6 weeks of training with an experienced trainer if a new CDL holder.