Entry Level CDL-A Reefer Driver - Paid Training - Set Lanes

NIS EXPRESS•Longview, TX

4d•$1,300 - $1,500

About The Position

Drive refrigerated freight on set lanes from Texas to Tennessee, Illinois, and Georgia in a reefer fleet operating out of the Dallas area. Drivers average 1,800 to 2,000 miles per week, with a mix of drop-and-hook and live loads, and are home every two weeks depending on location. New CDL holders complete 4 to 6 weeks of on-the-road training with an experienced driver trainer and earn $850 per week during training. After sign-off, drivers receive their own truck and are guaranteed $1,000 per week for their first three months solo. Average weekly gross pay is $1,300 to $1,500, with a sliding pay scale, $25 stop pay, and a performance bonus plan. Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins after 30 days. Other offerings include a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, $300 orientation pay, and covered travel to orientation. 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 refrigerated freight on set lanes from Texas to Tennessee, Illinois, and Georgia.
Complete 1,800 to 2,000 miles per week.
Handle a mix of drop-and-hook and live loads.