CDL A Driver - New CDL Graduates - Paid Training - No Northeast

NIS EXPRESS•Hammond, LA
•$1,200 - $1,800•Onsite

About The Position

This fleet operates similarly to Over-The-Road (OTR) but restricts runs to east of Denver and avoids the Northeast. New CDL holders will receive paid training and a guaranteed minimum income once they begin driving solo. The fleet offers real miles ranging from 1,800 to 2,900 per week, with a freight mix of drop and hook plus live loads. Drivers can expect to be home every two weeks.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 21 years old with a valid Class A CDL
  • New CDL holders must have 120+ hours from an accredited CDL school
  • Experienced drivers must have 6 months OTR in the last 12 months, or 12+ months in the past 5 years
  • Valid license in current state of residence
  • Verifiable work history for the past 3 years
  • No more than 2 moving violations in the last 2 years
  • No major preventable accidents in the last 5 years
  • No DUI/DWI in the past 5 to 10 years
  • Must pass hair and urine drug testing

Nice To Haves

  • Experienced drivers can have riders and pets from day one
  • New drivers can have riders and pets after training

Responsibilities

  • Operate a commercial vehicle
  • Transport freight east of Denver, excluding the Northeast
  • Engage in drop and hook and live load operations
  • Adhere to all safety regulations and company policies

Benefits

  • Paid training for new CDL holders
  • Guaranteed weekly training pay
  • Guaranteed floor pay of $1,000 weekly for the first 3 months after first solo dispatch
  • Average weekly gross pay of $1,200 to $1,800
  • $15 stop pay
  • Monthly performance bonus
  • Home every 2 weeks
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off
  • $300 orientation pay on first paycheck
  • Travel to orientation covered
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