CDL-A Driver

Nis Express•Indio, CA

18d

About The Position

This western-fleet CDL-A Driver position includes paid on-road training with an experienced driver trainer for 4 to 6 weeks. Drivers receive $850 per week during training and get their own truck after sign-off. Solo drivers are guaranteed $1,000 per week for their first three months. Routes are limited to states west of the Mississippi, with runs normally lasting three days or less. Drivers are home every two weeks and typically cover 1,800 to 2,200 miles per week. Some loads require unload assistance using a pallet jack or tailgate. Average weekly gross pay is $1,000 to $1,500, with mileage pay that increases with experience, a performance bonus of up to 6 cents per mile, and $15 stop pay. The employer provides medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and $300 orientation pay with travel to orientation covered. Riders and pets are allowed after training is complete.

Requirements

Hold a valid Class A CDL and be at least 21 years old.
New drivers must have 120 or more hours from an accredited CDL school.
Experienced drivers must have 6 months of OTR experience in the last 12 months or 12 or more months of OTR experience in the past 5 years.
Have no more than 2 moving violations in 2 years and no major preventable accidents in 5 years.
Pass hair and urine drug testing and a DOT physical.

Responsibilities

Drive assigned routes in states west of the Mississippi.
Complete runs that normally last three days or less and cover approximately 1,800 to 2,200 miles per week.
Assist with unloading some loads, including use of a pallet jack or tailgate when needed.