CDL-A Regional Driver - Home Weekly - CDL School Graduates Welcome

NIS EXPRESS•Holland, MI

12d•$1,000 - $1,500

About The Position

This regional CDL-A driver position is for West Michigan drivers, including recent CDL school graduates. Routes stay within 400 miles of home and cover Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois. Drivers are home every weekend and typically run 1,600 to 2,000 miles per week. Freight includes drop-and-hook, preloaded, live-load, and live-unload work. New drivers complete 4 to 6 weeks of paid training with an experienced trainer, earning $900 per week during training. After training, drivers receive full driver pay. Average weekly gross pay is $1,000 to $1,500, with a guaranteed $1,000 per week for the first three months of solo driving. Additional compensation includes $15 stop pay, an extra $40 on loads under 51 miles, and a performance bonus. Benefits include health, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days, a 401(k) with company match, and paid time off. Orientation pay is $300, with travel covered. Riders and pets are permitted after training. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old and hold a valid 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 experience in the past 5 years.
Have no more than 2 moving violations in 2 years.
Have no major preventable accidents in 5 years.
Have no DUI/DWI in the past 5 to 10 years.
Pass hair and urine drug testing.

Responsibilities

Drive regional routes within 400 miles of home through Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois.
Transport freight using drop-and-hook, preloaded, live-load, and live-unload arrangements.
Complete 1,600 to 2,000 miles per week and return home every weekend.
New drivers complete 4 to 6 weeks of training with an experienced trainer.