CDL-A Entry Level Driver

Nis Express•Yazoo City, MS

About The Position

Drive a dry van fleet as a new CDL holder, with paid mentor training and weekly earnings after training. During 4 to 6 weeks of training, ride with a mentor and earn $650 per week. For the first 3 months driving solo, receive a $1,000 weekly guarantee. Once running, drivers average $1,200 to $1,800 per week. Routes cover freight anywhere from Denver east, excluding the Northeast, with approximately 1,800 to 2,900 miles per week. Drivers choose how hard to push, handle a mix of drop-and-hook and live loads, and receive $15 for every extra stop. Home time is every two weeks. Some winter routes go north and provide experience with cold-weather driving. Trucks are late model, with automatic or 10-speed transmissions. Orientation pays $300, with lodging and bus fare covered. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available after 30 days, along with a 401(k), stock purchase program, free online college for the driver and one dependent, and pets and riders after training.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old.
Hold a valid Class A CDL.
Have completed at least 120 hours of CDL school.
Have no more than 2 moving violations in the past 2 years.
Have no serious moving violations in the past 12 months.
Have no major preventable accidents in the past 5 years.
Have no DUI/DWI within the past 5 to 10 years.
Pass hair and urine testing.
Provide 3 years of verifiable work history.

Nice To Haves

Trainees are welcome.
For experienced drivers: 6 months of experience in the past year or 12 months in the past 5 years.
DD214 considered.

Responsibilities

Drive a dry van truck on freight routes from Denver east, excluding the Northeast.
Complete approximately 1,800 to 2,900 miles per week.
Handle a mix of drop-and-hook and live loads.
Complete additional stops as needed.
Ride with a mentor during the 4-to-6-week training period.