Entry Level CDL-A Driver

Nis Express • Binghamton, NY

8h

About The Position

Entry-level CDL-A drivers operate on a Northeast regional fleet, running northbound from Virginia into the Northeast and New England. Drivers average about 1,900 miles per week; reaching that mileage allows for weekends off. Home time is described as flexible. New CDL holders receive paid on-the-road training with a driver trainer before driving solo, earning $850 per week during training and a guaranteed $1,000 per week for their first three months solo. Most loads are drop-and-hook, with some live loads, and drivers should expect some city driving. Starting pay is $0.55 per mile, increasing by $0.01 per year of tenure up to $0.65 per mile. Average weekly gross earnings are $1,300 to $2,000. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Hold a 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 of OTR experience in the last 5 years.
• Have no more than 2 moving violations in the past 2 years.
• Have no major preventable accidents in the past 5 years.
• Pass hair and urine drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Drive northbound from Virginia through the Northeast and New England on a regional fleet.
• Complete paid on-the-road training with a driver trainer before driving solo.
• Transport loads, primarily using drop-and-hook; some loads require live loading or unloading.
• Drive approximately 1,900 miles per week to qualify for weekends off.
• Perform some city driving.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Paid training at $850 per week.
• Guaranteed $1,000 per week for the first 3 months solo.
• $300 orientation pay and covered orientation travel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed